Breast Flashcards
1
Q
define breast
A
paired dome shaped organs, accessory organs of female reproduction
2
Q
AKA for sweat glands
A
Aprocrine
3
Q
what is the primary function of aprocrine glands
A
to produce milk to nourish maternal offspring
4
Q
what are the mammary glands composed of
A
fatty, glandular & fibrous connective tissue
5
Q
structure of breast
A
suspensory ligaments, lobes, lactiferous ducts, mammary ducts, ampullae (lactiferous sinus), areola
6
Q
AKA for suspensory ligament
A
Cooper’s ligament
7
Q
what is the funtional fibroglandular tissue of breast
A
parenchyma
8
Q
how many compartments does the parenchyma contain
A
15-20
