Breast Flashcards
1
Q
_______ glands are a modified and specialized type of _______ gland.
A
Mammary; sweat
2
Q
What composes the bulk of the breast?
A
Tubuloalveolar glands and fat
3
Q
What is the function of the suspensory ligaments (of Cooper) in the breast?
A
Attach lobes to skin and divide glandular tissue into lobes
4
Q
What constitutes a mammary gland?
A
15-20 tubuloalveolar glands with each forming a lobe (1 lactiferous duct per lobe)
5
Q
What is the most common site of origin of breast cancer?
A
The superior lateral portion of the breast (50% of breast cancers initiate in this portion)
