Breast
, Surface anatomy
• Spans from 2nd to 6th rib
• At the centre of the breast is the nipple composed of smooth musc
fibres
• Surrounding the nipple is the areolar – pigmented skin
• Contains many sebaceous glands which enlarge during pregnan
• Secrete an oily substance that acts as a protective lubricant for t
nipple
, Surface anatomy
• Spans from 2nd to 6th rib
• At the centre of the breast is the nipple composed of smooth musc
fibres
• Surrounding the nipple is the areolar – pigmented skin
• Contains many sebaceous glands which enlarge during pregnan
• Secrete an oily substance that acts as a protective lubricant for t
nipple