Anatomical structure Flashcards
1
Q
The mammary glands are modified ____ glands
A
Sweat
- Note:*
- They consist of a series of ducts and secretory lobules
2
Q
The mammary glands consist of a series of ducts and secretory lobules; each lobule consists of many alveoli drained by a single ____ which converge at the nipple like spokes of a wheel
A
Lactiferous duct
3
Q
The connective tissue stroma (fibrous and a fatty component) is a supporting structure which surrounds the mammary glands; the fibrous stroma condenses to form ____ which have two main functions: ____ and ____
A
- Suspensory ligaments (of Cooper)
- Attach and secure the breast to the dermis and underlying pectoral fascia
- Separate the secretory lobules of the breast
4
Q
There is a layer of loose connective tissue between the breast and pectoral fascia – known as the ____
A
Retromammary space
5
Q
Anatomical and clinical significance of the retromammary space
A
- It is a potential space
- Allows movement of breast
- Often used in reconstructive plastic surgery
6
Q
Number of lobes
A
15 to 20 lobes
7
Q
Hormones in breast development
- Ductal development
- Lobular development
- Lactogenesis
- Estrogen and progesterone release
A
- Ductal development
- Estrogen
- Lobular development
- Progesterone
- Lactogenesis
- Prolactin
- Estrogen and progesterone release
- LH/FSH
