Breast anatomy


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Breast anatomy

Illustration showing parts of the breast

Each breast contains 15 to 20 lobes of glandular tissue, arranged like the petals of a daisy. The lobes are further divided into smaller lobules that produce milk for breast feeding. Small tubes (ducts) conduct the milk to a reservoir that lies just beneath your nipple.
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