Lactiferous Ducts
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Tim Taylor
Anatomy & Physiology Senior Writer
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: Feb 11th, 2025
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The lactiferous ducts are the ducts within the female breasts which lead from the mammary gland lobules to the nipples and open to the outside.
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