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  breast


  

Glandular organ located on the chest. The breast is made up of connective tissue, fat, and breast tissue that contains the glands that can make milk. Also called mammary gland.



Breast anatomy; shows lobes, lobules, ducts, areola, nipple, fat, lymph nodes, and lymph vessels
Anatomy of the breast, showing lymph nodes and lymph vessels.