Breast Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Amastia
A
No breast tissue
2
Q
Lactation
A
Production of milk
3
Q
Polymastia
A
Having more than two breasts
4
Q
Galactorrhea
A
Lactation not assoc. with childbearing. Often due to disruption of communication between the hypothalamus and pituitary glands.
5
Q
Mastaglia
A
Breast pain.
6
Q
Mongomery’s tubercles
A
Sebaceous glands in the areola that produce oily secretions to lubricate and protect the nipple.
7
Q
Spernumerary nipple
A
“extra nipple” along “milk line”
8
Q
When examine breasts, inspect and compare/contrast what characteristics?
A
Size, symmetry, contour, retractions/dimpling, color, texture, lesions, (supernumerary) nipples
9
Q
Breast tissue extends from ____rib to ___.
A
2nd-3rd; 6th-7th.
