Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Jul 18th, 2025

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Fat cells in the female breast, along with the mammary gland lobes, help give the breast its size and shape. These fat cells lie just under the skin and they surround and protect the mammary glands and the lactiferous ducts.

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