Tail of Spence
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The Tail of Spence is an extension of the tissue of the Breast
which extends into the axilla.
It is named for James Spence
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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...
which extends into the axilla.
It is named for James Spence
James Spence (surgeon)
James Spence was a Scottish surgeon.In 1864, he became Edinburgh chair of systematic surgery.He published Lectues on Surgery in 1871.The Tail of Spence is named after him.-See also:* List of alumni of the Royal High School...
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