Inside the BreastInside the NippleBreast ExteriorLymphatic System

Breast Exterior

A front view of Montgomery's Glands allows you to see them more clearly. You can see three very distinct Montgomery's Glands just below the nipple, as well as the ones that are pointed out by the lines.

The Areola is difficult to distinguish, since it's coloration is very close to that of the skin of the breast that surrounds it. The smooth texture seen in this view indicates that the body is warm. The Nipple and Areolar Glands become more dominant and the Areolar skin temporarily takes on a wrinkled texture when the person is cold, sexually excited, frightened or otherwise stimulated.

Blood Vessels
These tend to become more visible at certain times and may always be present in some breasts. Pregnancy and lactation can cause them to become more visible while the breast is getting ready for (or maintaining) the process of producing milk. Breasts have a relatively small amount of blood vessels, requiring more Lymphatic Vessels to do the task of eliminating the toxins and waste products of the breast cells.