Female Breast Pair of mammary glands

Accessory organs of reproductive system

Composed of a network of glandular and

ductal tissue, fibrous tissue & fat

Nourish infant after birth

Supported by ligaments attached to

underlying muscles

Abundant blood supply

Rich Lymph flow network that drains

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Female Breast

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Female Breast

Structures and Functions of

Female Reproductive System

Breasts

Secondary sex characteristic that

develops in response to presence

of estrogen and progesterone

Subject to cyclic hormonal changes

Extend from second to sixth ribs

Contain a rich lymphatic network

Lymphatic Drainage