Exam 2: Breast Flashcards by Rachel Smith | Brainscape

Q

Breast consists of

A

Mammary glands
Fat
Fibrous tissue

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Q

Breast located between what ribs

A

2nd and 6th

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Q

Breast located between what two structures

A

Sternum and midaxillary line

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Q

Midaxillary line

A

Vertical line that divides armpit into A and P halves

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Q

Nipple location

A

4th intercostal space

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Q

Areola

A

Ring of pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple

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Q

Axillary process

A

Portion of breast that extends into the armpit

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Q

Frequent site for cancer

A

Axillary process

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Q

Suspensory ligaments

A

Strong fibrous septa that support breast

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Q

Suspensory ligaments run through the breast from _____ to _____

A

Skin to deep layer of superficial fascia

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Q

Mammary gland is a modified

A

Sweat gland

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Q

Mammary gland location

A

Superficial fascia

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Q

Each mammary gland has how many lobes

A

15-20

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Q

Each lobe opens to tip of nipple through

A

Lactiferous duct

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Lactiferous sinus

A

Expansion of lactiferous duct

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Lactiferous sinus function

A

Reservoir for milk during lactation

Q

Blood supply of breast

A

Internal thoracic artery
Thoracoacromial artery
Lateral thoracic artery
Intercostal arteries

Q

Lymphatic drainage of the breast

A

Axillary nodes
Parasternal nodes
Nodes of opposite breast
Nodes of anterior abdominal wall

Q

75% of lymph from breast goes to

A

Axillary nodes

Q

MC cancer in women

A

Breast cancer

Q

Breast cancer usually spreads to where first

A

Axilla (bc of lymphatic drainage)

Q

Clinical signs of breast cancer

A

Dimpling
Inverted nipple
Leathery thickening of skin

Q

Breast cancer is ONE cause of

A

Midthoracic back pain in a female