Retromammary space
Part of breast anatomy
Retromammary space is a loose areolar tissue that separates the breast from the pectoralis major muscle.[1] The retromammary space is often the site of breast implantation due to its location away from key nerves and structures that support the breast.
References
- ^ "Anatomy of the Breast". UCLA.[dead link]
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Anatomy of the breast
- Areola
- Areolar gland (gland of Montgomery)
- Cooper's ligaments
- Tail of Spence
- Mammary gland
- Lactiferous duct
- Terminal end bud
- Mammary alveolus
- Lactiferous duct
- Inframammary fold
- Intermammary cleft
- Nipple
- Retromammary space
- Dense breast tissue
- Mammary ridge
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