Breast Anatomy picture

The female breast is composed mainly of fatty tissue interspersed with fibrous or connective tissue. The circular region around the nipple (areola) is often a different color or pigmented.





Review Date: 4/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team: Meredith Nienkamp, M.S.M.I., Dan Johnson, M.S.M.I., Lisa Higginbotham, M.S.M.I. Review also provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.