UPPER LIMB, Snells Flashcards
Base of the breast extends from which ribs
2nd to 6th
Base of the breast extends from which lines
Margin of sternum to midaxillary line
Superficial vs deep fascia: Greater part of mammary gland
Superficial
Part of mammary gland that pierces the deep fascia
Axillary tail
Mammary glands are separated from deep fascia by loose areolar tissue called
Retromammary space
Each mammary gland consists of ___ lobes
15-20
Acts as a small reservoir for secreted milk
Lactiferous sinus
Blood supply of breast (2)
1) Lateral thoracic and thoracoacromial from axillary artery
2) Perforating branches of the internal thoracic and intercostal arteries
Breast lymphatics: Lateral quadrants
Anterior axillary or pectoral nodes
Breast lymphatics: Medial quadrants
Internal thoracic nodes
Bones of the shoulder girdle (2)
1) Scapula
2) Clavicle
Most common fractured bone in the body
Clavicle
Clavicular fracture is MOST COMMONLY due to
Fall on the shoulder or outstretched hand
Clavicle: Articulates medially with (2)
1) Sternum
2) First costal cartilage
Clavicle: Articulates laterally with
Scapula