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Anatomy and physiology of the breast

Bazira, Peter J.; Ellis, Harold; Mahadevan, Vishy

Authors

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Professor Peter Bazira P.Bazira@hull.ac.uk
HYMS Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning; Director of the Centre for Anatomical and Human Sciences

Harold Ellis

Vishy Mahadevan



Abstract

The human breasts are paired mammary glands located on the anterior aspect of the thorax. They are more prominent in females after puberty and only rudimentary in males. This article will therefore focus primarily on the female breast, noting any issues of significance to the male breast as necessary. The article will cover the topographical anatomy including blood supply, the development of the breast, and the physiology of the breast in that order.

Citation

Bazira, P. J., Ellis, H., & Mahadevan, V. (2022). Anatomy and physiology of the breast. Surgery (Oxford), 40(2), 79-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mpsur.2021.11.015

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Nov 2, 2021
Online Publication Date Dec 27, 2021
Publication Date Feb 1, 2022
Deposit Date Apr 25, 2022
Journal Surgery (Oxford)
Print ISSN 0263-9319
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 40
Issue 2
Pages 79-83
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mpsur.2021.11.015
Keywords Areola; Breast mound; Breast physiology; Lymphatics; Mammary ridge; Nipple; Supraclavicular nodes
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3905850