anterior chest and breast Flashcards
1
Q
whats the main function of mammory glands
A
secrete milk
2
Q
what causes secretion/drainage og milk and where do they drain out of
A
lactiferous duct, out the areola
3
Q
what causes the secretion of milk
A
myoepithelial contraction of mammory glands
4
Q
what does adipose mean
A
fat
5
Q
what is the importance of the pectoralis minor muscle with regards to the axillary artery
A
it forms the separation of the axillary artery into 3 parts
- proximal to it
- underneath it
- distal to it
6
Q
where does the pectoralis minor muscle articulate with
A
coracoid process
7
Q
refer to pictures on iPhone
A