Mammary alveolus

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Not to be confused with pulmonary alveolus.
Mammary alveolus
Anatomical terminology
Lobules
  • Nipple
  • Areola
  • Milk duct
  • Fatty tissue
  • Skin

    • A mammary alveolus (pl.: alveoli, from Latin alveolus, "little cavity") is a small cavity or sac found in the

    lobules.[1][2] The lobules drain milk through the lactiferous ducts out of the nipples.[1][2]

    See also

    References

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    2. ^ a b c d "SEER Training: Breast Anatomy". National Cancer Institute. Retrieved 9 May 2012.



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