Apocrine Glands

Key concept

The apocrine gland is the last of the epidermal glands to develop. The formation of the duct and and the gland itself follows the pattern of the eccrine gland in most details.

Bullet Summary

• Week 22: Bulge of cells from follicular epithelium
• Week 32: Apocrine gland becomes active

To study the apocrine gland over time click on one of the buttons below:

Week 22
Week 32