nipple

papilla mammae

Projection of skin containing the outlets for 15-20 lactiferous ducts arranged cylindrically around the tip.

Type Organ
Body System Integumentary
Parent Structure organism subdivision
Latin Name papilla mammae
FMA ID 67771

Sub-structures

left nipple Organ right nipple Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nipple?
Projection of skin containing the outlets for 15-20 lactiferous ducts arranged cylindrically around the tip.
What body system is the nipple part of?
The nipple is part of the Integumentary.
What is the Latin name for the nipple?
The Latin name for the nipple is papilla mammae.

Related Structures

acinus of areolar gland areolar gland acinus acinus of lactiferous gland lactiferous gland acinus areola areola mammae areolar gland accessory gland of breast areolar sweat gland areolar aprocine sweat gland areolar tubercle Montgomery tubercle arrector muscle of hair arectores pilorum barbel barbels

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.