Breast Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Position on chest
A
On pec major and serratus anterior
2nd to 6th rib
sternum to midaxillary line
2
Q
Ligaments of Cooper
A
Fibrous septa
can cause skin puckering
3
Q
Blood supply
A
internal thoracic artery
Branches of axillary artery through breast: superior thoracic, lateral thoracic, subscapular, thoracoacromial arteries
2nd to 4th intercostal arteries
4
Q
Lymph drainage
A
medial: internal mammary
lateral: axillary
5
Q
Innervation
A
anterior and lateral branches internal intercostal nerves
