Abstract
This chapter reviews the normal anatomy, development, and histology of the rodent and human mammary gland. Mature resting, lactating, and atrophic mammary gland changes are discussed. Differences between rodent and human biologic structure and histologic findings are emphasized.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Comparative Anatomy and Histology |
Subtitle of host publication | A Mouse, Rat, and Human Atlas, Second Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 487-509 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128029008 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128029190 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Acini
- breast
- duct
- lactation
- lobular alveolar unit
- lobule
- mammary fat pad
- mammary gland
- mice
- natural history
- ovarian cycles
- rat
- rodent
- terminal duct lobular unit
- terminal end bud
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine