retinaculum mammae
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retinaculum mammae
Strands of connective tissue in the mammary gland extending from glandular tissue through fat toward the skin, where they are attached to the dermis. Over the cephalic portion of the mammae, they are well developed and are called suspensory ligaments of Cooper.
See also: retinaculum
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