Lobules of Mammary Gland (Inferior Medial Quadrant; Left)
Lobuli glandulae mammariae
Read moreLobules of Mammary Gland (Inferior Medial Quadrant; Left) Structure/Morphology
The mammary glands are comprised of 15–20 lobes radiating from the nipple. Each lobe is surrounded by adipose and dense fibrous tissue that arises from the superficial fascia of the thoracic wall.
Each lobe contains 20–40 terminal lobules that form the functional units of the breast. Lobules are formed by clusters of alveoli that are responsible for the production of milk. A network of lactiferous ducts connects the lobules to the nipple for the secretion of milk to the infant (Ovalle, Nahirney and Netter, 2013).
Related parts of the anatomy
Lobules of Mammary Gland (Inferior Medial Quadrant; Left) Function
The lobes of the mammary glands house the lobules, which are responsible for the production of milk.
Lobules of Mammary Gland (Inferior Medial Quadrant; Left) List of Clinical Correlates
- Cystic mastitis
- Breast cancer
- Fibroadenoma
Lobules of Mammary Gland (Inferior Medial Quadrant; Left) References
Ovalle, W. K., Nahirney, P. C. and Netter, F. H. (2013) Netter's Essential Histology. ClinicalKey 2012: Elsevier Saunders.
