Findings

In this low-magnification section of an inactive or resting mammary gland, glandular elements are clearly seen. They are supported by loose connective tissue, and surrounded by dense irregularly arranged connective tissue and adipose tissue.

Comment

The mammary gland is a branched tubuloalveolar gland. In the inactive gland, there is much more connective tissue than glandular elements.

Preparation

Paraffin section; Masson's trichrome

View

Low-power light microscopy

Specimen

Mammary gland

Image Credit

V. Eroschenko, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
WAMI Medical Program
University of Idaho