Where Is the Breast Tail

The breast tissue extends horizontally (side-to-side) from the edge of the sternum (the firm flat bone in the middle of the chest) out to the midaxillary line (the center of the axilla, or underarm). A tail of breast tissue called the “axillary tail of Spence” extend into the underarm area.

What are the parts of a woman's breast called?

The lobes, lobules, and bulbs are all linked by thin tubes called ducts. These ducts lead to the nipple in the center of a dark area of skin called the areola. Fat fills the spaces between lobules and ducts. There are no muscles in the breast, but muscles lie under each breast and cover the ribs.

Can I get rid of tail of Spence?

The only modality of treatment available is a surgical liposuction in cases of mild to moderate protrusions. Lipolytic injections may help in very minimal degree of axillary tail of Breast .