The Breast Flashcards
Where is the breast located
between 2nd and 6th rib
What is the midaxillary line
Line dividing the armpit into anterior and posterior halves
Where is the nipple usually located
4th intercostal space
What is the ring of pigmented tissue around the nipple
Areola
What is the frequent site for breast cancer
Axillary Process
Where is the axillary process of the breast found
in the axillary region/armpit
What structure helps support the breast that runs through the breast from skin to deep superficial fascia
Suspensory Ligaments of the breast
How many lobes does the mammary gland have
15-20 lobes
What does each gland open into the nipple through
Lactiferous Duct
What structure in each laciferous duct serves as a reservoir for milk
Laciferous Sinus
What arteries give blood supply to the breast
Internal Thoracic Artery
Thoracoacromial artery
Lateral thoracic artery
Intercostal arteries
What are the lymph nodes of the breast
Axillary nodes
Parasternal nodes
nodes of the opposite breast
nodes of the anterior abdominal wall
Which node drains 75% of the lymph in breasts
Axillary nodes
Where does breast cancer usually spread to first?
Axilla
What allows breast cancer to spread to vertebral column and brain
The Vertebral venous sinus
