Breast, Female, Anatomy
| Title: | Breast, Female, Anatomy |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Illustration of the female breast anatomy. On the left, a front view shows lymph nodes inside the breast going from the breast to the armpit. On the right, a cross-section shows the chest wall, ribs, fatty tissue, lobes, ducts, and lobules. Also shown in both panels are the muscle, nipple, and areola. The female breast contains lobes, lobules, and ducts that produce and transport milk to the nipple. Fatty tissue gives the breast its shape, while muscles and the chest wall provide support. The lymphatic system, including lymph nodes, filter lymph and store white blood cells that help fight infection and disease. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Breast Anatomy -- Lymphatic System |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR415520 |
| Date Created: | August 19, 2011 |
| Date Added: | August 25, 2008 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |