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and the intercostals. These anastomose freely and 

 approach the gland from all directions. The veins 

 are equally extensive. They accompany the arteries 

 and bear the same names. Lymphatics are very 

 numerous and form extensive lymph spaces around 

 the alveoli of the gland. For the most part they 

 drain to the lymph glands in the axilla, but from the 

 deeper part of the breast they drain along the course 

 of the internal mammary artery. 



