Inframammary fold
Encyclopedia
Inframammary fold inframammary crease or inframammary line is the feature of human anatomy
which is a natural boundary of a breast
from below, the place where the breast and the chest
meet. The choice of the term depends on the prominence of the feature. It is also sometimes called inframammary ligament. From the cosmetological point of view it is an important aesthetic component of the breast, which should be taken into the consideration during various kinds of breast surgery
.
Histologically
, it was revealed that the inframammary fold is an intrinsic dermal structure consisting of regular arrays of collagen
held in place by a specialized superficial
fascia
l system. The fold is formed by the fusion of the superficial and mammary faciae.
Human anatomy
Human anatomy is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the human body. Anatomy is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy. Gross anatomy is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by the naked eye...
which is a natural boundary of a breast
Breast
The breast is the upper ventral region of the torso of a primate, in left and right sides, which in a female contains the mammary gland that secretes milk used to feed infants.Both men and women develop breasts from the same embryological tissues...
from below, the place where the breast and the chest
Chest
The chest is a part of the anatomy of humans and various other animals. It is sometimes referred to as the thorax or the bosom.-Chest anatomy - Humans and other hominids:...
meet. The choice of the term depends on the prominence of the feature. It is also sometimes called inframammary ligament. From the cosmetological point of view it is an important aesthetic component of the breast, which should be taken into the consideration during various kinds of breast surgery
Breast surgery
Breast surgery is a form of surgery performed on the breast.Types include:*Breast reduction surgery*Augmentation mammoplasty*Mastectomy*Lumpectomy*Breast-conserving surgery, a less radical cancer surgery than mastectomy...
.
Histologically
Histology
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining cells and tissues commonly by sectioning and staining; followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope...
, it was revealed that the inframammary fold is an intrinsic dermal structure consisting of regular arrays of collagen
Collagen
Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins found in animals, especially in the flesh and connective tissues of mammals. It is the main component of connective tissue, and is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content...
held in place by a specialized superficial
Superficial
Superficial may refer to:*Superficial , an album by Heidi Montag*"Superficial" *The Superficial, a website devoted to celebrity gossip...
fascia
Fascia
A fascia is a layer of fibrous tissue that permeates the human body. A fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, binding those structures together in much the same manner as plastic wrap can be used to hold the contents of sandwiches...
l system. The fold is formed by the fusion of the superficial and mammary faciae.