Female Breast Section

Description

A cross section of the female breast, revealing the internal architecture of mammary gland tissue, lactiferous ducts, and surrounding adipose tissue. The lactiferous ducts converge toward the nipple, each draining a lobe of glandular tissue. Cooper's ligaments provide structural support, connecting the deep fascia to the skin. The section shows the layered composition: skin, subcutaneous fat, glandular parenchyma, retromammary fat, and the pectoralis major muscle behind it. The nipple-areolar complex sits at the surface, and the axillary tail of breast tissue extends toward the armpit. Breast cross sections are standard teaching models for anatomy, radiology, and surgical education. Understanding the internal ductal anatomy matters for interpreting mammograms, planning breast-conserving surgery, and explaining breast physiology during lactation counseling. Medical advisory board reviewed. Clean geometry for rendering, real-time, and 3D printing.