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Anatomy of the Breast

Illustration copyright 2000 by Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com

The mammary glands, milk ducts, areola, nipple, and fatty tissue are the main parts of the breast.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Revised February 28, 2011

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Last Updated: February 28, 2011
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