Human Breast Development | Semantic Scholar

Understanding of breast development allows better understanding of pathophysiological processes driving diseases of the breast, which allows better diagnosis and treatment for their patients and for clinicians, constant research and education is necessary.

The mammary gland is an epidermal appendage, derived from the apocrine glands, that produces and delivers milk through development of an extensive tree-like network of branched ducts.

The normal biology and physiology of the mammary gland in macaques is described, including the typical histologic appearance across the life span (development, reproductive maturity, lactation, and senescence), as well as systemic and local hormonal regulators of mammary glands proliferation, differentiation, and function.

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