Anatomy and Physiology
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781260256000
Author: SALADIN
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 28.1, Problem 10AYLO
Summary Introduction
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The anatomy of the mature breast in the resting and lactating states.
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The breast is a heap of tissue lying over the pectoralis major muscle. It increases in size at puberty and remains for the lifetime. During gestation, the mammary glands develop in the breast. These glands are active in the feeding breast and decrease, if a woman stops feeding her baby. Breast cancer is one of the ultimate reasons for cancer death among women.
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