Retromammary space

Retromammary space is a loose areolar tissue that separates the breast from the pectoralis major muscle.^[1] The retromammary space is often the site of breast implantation due to its location away from key nerves and structures that support the breast.

References

↑ "Anatomy of the Breast". UCLA.

Anatomy of the breast

Structure	Nipple Areola Areolar gland Mammary gland Lactiferous duct Mammary alveoli Mammary lobule Cooper's ligament Tail of Spence Inframammary fold Intermammary cleft Retromammary space

Other	Mammary crest

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