Week 2 part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What attaches breast to skin?
A
Suspensory ligaments
2
Q
Where does 75%/most lymph from breast drain to?
A
Ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes and then to supraclavicular nodes
3
Q
Where can lymph from inner breast quadrants drain to?
A
Ipsilateral or contralateral lymph nodes including parasternal. Then to supraclavicular
4
Q
Where does lymph from lower inner breast drain to?
A
Abdominal lymph nodes
5
Q
The position of each level of axillary nodes camn be described in relation to what muscle?
A
Pectoralis minor
6
Q
What level of axillary nodes is inferior and lateral to pectoralis minir?
A
Level I
7
Q
What level of axillary nodes is deep to pectoralis minor
A
Level II
8
Q
What level of axillary nodes is superior and medial to pectoralis minor?
A
Level III
9
Q
wHAT TWO arteries supply the breast?
A
Axillary artery (continuation of subclavian) Internal thoracic (branch of subclavian)
