Mammary gland - histology slide

This is a histology slide of the mammary gland. Low power magnification reveals the components of the inactive breast-alveolar buds, terminal ducts, collagenous fibrous tissue, and fat. The alveoli are lined by cuboidal epithelium.

Histology image descriptions and photography by Frank N. Miller, M.D.; histology image courtesy of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.