Breast & Lymphatic Flashcards
1
Q
anterior to pectoralis major ; vertical from 2nd-6th rib &
horizontal from sternum & mid-axillary line
A
BREAST
2
Q
Milk production & storage; sexual stimulation
A
STRUCTURE & FUNCTION
3
Q
- near the sternum
A
➢ INNER -
4
Q
near mid-axillary line
A
➢ OUTER -
5
Q
most tumors occur
A
Upper outer/ tail of spence
6
Q
milk passage
A
NIPPLE
7
Q
has montgomery glands (sebaceous gland; secrete
lipid during lactation)
A
AREOLA -
8
Q
axilla to groin
A
MILK LINE
9
Q
appears along milk line; extra nipple
A
Supernumerary nipple
10
Q
- milk production
A
Glandular
11
Q
provide support
A
Fibrous
12
Q
size and shape
A
Fatty
13
Q
- drain lymph
A
LYMPH NODES -
Anterior (pectoral)
● Posterior (subscapular)
● Lateral (brachial)
● Central (midaxillary)
14
Q
SWELLING -
A
- benign breast condition
15
Q
Redness -
A
- inflammation