Breast anatomy

exocrine gland in humans and other mammals

thumb|A male breastThe human areola (areola mammae, or ) is the specialized area of skin on the breast around the nipple that is contrastedly pigmented. More generally, an areola is a small circular area on the body with a different histology from the surrounding tissue, or other small circular areas such as an inflamed region of skin.

sebaceous glands in the areola surrounding the nipple

structures which carry milk toward the nipple in a lactating female

temporary medical condition

primordium specific for the development of the mammary gland

connective tissue in the breast that help maintain structural integrity

extension of the tissue of the breast into the axilla

anatomical line below the breasts