Breast (sagittal section): gland secreting mother's milk.
Pectoralis major muscle: large muscle of the chest.
Superficial fascia: superficial membrane of a breast.
Areola: muscle related to the nipple.
Nipple: conical bump that forms the point of the breast.
Lactiferous sinus: cavity for milk.
Lactiferous duct: milk tube.
Adipose tissue (fatty tissue): tissue formed of fat.
Glandular lobe: gland.

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Since the tongue contains no bony supports for the muscles, the tongue is an example of a muscular hydrostat, similar in concept to an octopus arm. Instead of bony attachments, the extrinsic muscles of the tongue anchor the tongue firmly to surrounding bones and prevent the mythical possibility of 'swallowing' the tongue.

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