Mammary alveolus explained

A mammary alveolus (: alveoli, from Latin, "little cavity") is a small cavity or sac found in the mammary gland.^{[1] [2]} Mammary alveoli are the site of milk production and storage in the mammary gland. Mammary alveoli cluster into groups called mammary lobules, and each breast may contain 15 to 20 of these lobules. The lobules drain milk through the lactiferous ducts out of the nipples.

See also

• Breastfeeding
• Lactation

Notes and References

1. Book: Susan Blackburn. Maternal, Fetal, & Neonatal Physiology. 14 April 2014. Elsevier Health Sciences. 978-0-323-29296-2. 146.
2. Web site: SEER Training: Breast Anatomy. National Cancer Institute. 9 May 2012.