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Breast augmentation - series - Normal anatomy
  
Normal anatomy

The breasts consists of a framework of connective tissue and a system of glands and ducts that produce milk. Fat makes up the majority of the breast tissue. Behind the breast tissue are the Pectoralis muscles.
Review Date: 2/12/2013
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