female human breast
one of two prominences located on the region of the torso of a female human, containing the mammary gland
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Summary
female human breast is a human secondary sex characteristic[1]. It is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]
Key Facts
- Instance of: class of human anatomical entity[3]
- Subclass of: female breast[4], mammary gland[5], region of pectoral part of chest[6], particular anatomical entity[7], human gendered anatomical structure[8], human breast[9]
- Part of: human thorax[10], female human body[11]
- Has use: breastfeeding[12]
- Commons category: Female human breasts[13]
- Has part(s): human mammary gland[14], left female breast[15], right female breast[16], female breast proper[17], female areola[18], female nipple[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Female human breasts[20]
- Facet of: women's health[21]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23]
- Arterial supply: internal thoracic artery[24]
- Venous drainage: internal thoracic vein[25]