Part IV Thorax
Sagittal section through the left female breast – from the left
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Nipple of breast
Areola of breast
Fibrous septum (suspensory ligaments)
Fascia overlying pectoralis major
Fat of breast
Retromammary space
Skin and subcutaneous tissue of breast
Lactiferous duct
Pectoralis major
Condensed glandular tissue
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Fascia overlying pectoralis major
Pectoralis major
Fat of breast
Condensed glandular tissue
Fibrous septum (suspensory ligaments)
Retromammary space
Lactiferous duct
Nipple of breast
Areola of breast
Skin and subcutaneous tissue of breast