lymphatic drainage of breast Flashcards
1
Q
what do breast infections spread easily though
A
lymphatic pathways
2
Q
the breast is drained by how many
sets of lymphatic vessels
A
2
3
Q
what is the first set of lymphatic vessels that drain the breast
A
lymphatics that drain the skin over the breast
4
Q
superficial vessels converge to form what
A
diffuse, cutaneous lymphatic plexus
5
Q
what is the second set of lymphatics vessels that drain the breast
A
lymphatics that drain underlying substance of the breast, as well as skin of the areola and nipple