Breast Anatomy

As knowing our body helps us in many things including making informed decisions, having a better dialogue with our doctor, and be aware of anything unusual which are important, this part would help you to know more about your body.

Adipose Tissue

The female breast is mostly made up of a collection of fat cells called adipose tissue.This tissue extends from the collarbone down to the underarm and across to the middle of the ribcage.

Lobes, Lobules, And Milk Ducts

A healthy female breast is made up of 12-20 sections called lobes. Each of these lobes is made up of many smaller lobules, the gland than produces milk in nursing women. Both lobes and lobules are connected by milk ducts, which act as stems or tubes to carry the milk to the nipple.

The Lymph System

The lymph system, which is the part of the immune system, is a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes running throughout the entire body. Similar to how the blood circulatory system distributes elements thrughout the body, the lymph system transports disease fighting cells and fluids. Clusters of bean shapped of bean-shaped lymph nodes are fixed in areas throghout the lymph system and act as a filters by carrying abnormal cells away from healthy tissue.