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Chest Breast Mamma Structure Fat Connective Tissue Mammary

Front Breast
Back (mamma)

Structure: fat, connective tissue, and the mammary gland on the anterior chest wall between 2nd and 6th ribs.

Function: an extension of the superficial fascia, which allows for movement on the chest wall. Milk production.

Tags: breast

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