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I gave myself a breast examination. felt no lumps, just the muscle under my breast. is that what keeps the boobs up? what is this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There is chest wall: muscle that underlies the breast. However, no, the muscles don't hold up the fatty breast tissue.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/3/2014

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