Mammary Gland

Robert D. Cardiff, Sonali Jindal, Piper M. Treuting, James J. Going, Barry Gusterson, Henry J. Thompson

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationComparative Anatomy and Histology
Subtitle of host publicationA Mouse, Rat, and Human Atlas, Second Edition
PublisherElsevier
Pages487-509
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9780128029008
ISBN (Print)9780128029190
DOIs
StatePublished - 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

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