Breast and Pect Flashcards
Clavicle
Forms strut to support upper limb
Articulates with the sternum medially and the acromium process of the scapula laterally
Manubrium of Sternum
Broad upper part of sternum
Joins the body (at the angle of loius), the clavicles, and the first rib
Scapula
Posterior Aspect of chest wall
Articulates with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular (acromium) joint
Has a corocoid process where muscles, including pec minor, and ligaments attach.
Humerus
Long bone of arm
Head articulates with the scapula at the glenoid fossa
Articulates distally with radius and ulna
Pec Major inserts on the proximal humerous
Areola
Pigmented portion surrounding nipple
Nipple
Prominence that is variable in size and location
Four quadrants of breast
Divided Horizontally and vertically through mid nipple
Mammary Glands
Modified sweat glands contained entirely in the superficial fascia of the anterior thorax
Extends from lateral sternum to mid-axillary line and from 2nd to 6th ribs
Lactiferous ducts
Opening onto nipples contain drain lobules 15-20
Suspensory Ligaments
(Cooper’s Ligaments)
Attaches mammary glands to the deep fascia and provides support/ shape to breast
Axillary tail
(Tail of Spence) the mammary rissue that tapers and extends into the the axilla
Retromammary space
a potential space filled with loose connective tissue located between the deep fascia and the breast
allows free movement of breasts
Pectoralis Major Attachments
Attaches to clavicle, sternum, upper ribs, and humerous
Pectoralis Major Innervation
Medial and Lateral Pectoral nerves
Pectoralis Major Action
Flexes and Adducts the arm, medially rotates the arm
Pectoralis Major Blood Supply
Pectoral branch of thoroacromial trunk