The mammary glands arise along the milk lines that extend along the anterior surface of the body from the axilla to the groin. During puberty, pituitary and ovarian hormonal influences stimulate female breast enlargement, primarily owing to accumulation of adipocytes. Each breast contains approximately 15-25 glandular units know as breast lobules, which are demarcated by Cooper ligaments. Each lobule is composed of a tubuloalveolar gland and adipose tissue. Each lobule drains into the lactiferous duct, which subsequently empties onto the surface of the nipple. Multiple lactiferous ducts converge to form one ampulla, which traverses the nipple to open at the apex.