ILA (Fields)- development/anatomy of breast Flashcards
mammary gland development
milk line
myoepithelial cells contract under influence of
oxytocin
nipple is initially ____
inverted
structures of adult breast from mesoderm
deep fascia
suspensory ligaments
superficial fascia
pectoralis major muscle
down growth of basal layer of epidermis
sebaceous glands of areola for lubrication
Glands of Montgomery
_____stimulates duct growth
estrogen
_____ stimulates formation of secretory alveoli
progesterone
_____ induces milk protein and fat synthesis from anterior pituitary
prolactin
____ contracts myoepithelial cells in response to suckling from posterior pituitary and allows for milk production
oxytocin
secreted bt neonates; due to action of maternal hormones
Witch’s Milk
extra breast
nipple and glandular tissue
Polymastia
extra nipple
no glandular tissue
Polythelia
extra nipple or breast along milk line
supernumerary nipple or breast
absence of nipples
athelia
absence of breasts
amastia