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Adipose Tissue of Breast (Superior Medial Quadrant; Left)
Integument

Adipose Tissue of Breast (Superior Medial Quadrant; Left)

Panniculus adiposus mammaria

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Structure/Morphology

The breast is composed of glandular tissue surrounded by adipose and ligamentous tissue derived from the superficial fascia of the anterior thoracic wall.

The adipose tissue sits between the lobes of the mammary glands of the breast and not between the lobules. In non-lactating breasts, the amount of adipose tissue (fat) surrounding the glandular elements of the breast determines their size.

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Adipose Tissue of Breast (Superior Medial Quadrant; Left)
Adipose Tissue of Breast (Superior Medial Quadrant; Left)
Adipose Tissue of Breast (Superior Medial Quadrant; Left)

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Function

The distribution and amount of adipose tissue within the breasts give rise to the difference of breast shape and size between individuals.

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