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Breast Anatomy

Breast profile:

A ducts

B lobules

C dilated section of duct to hold milk

D nipple

E fat

F pectoralis major muscle

G chest wall/rib cage


Enlargement:

A normal duct cells

B basement membrane

C lumen (center of duct)

Find out where and how different cancer types affect the breast.

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