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Where is the location of the breasts?
anterior to the pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscle; between the 2nd and 6th
rib
what is the tail of spence?
the superior lateral corner of breast tissue. it project laterally into the axilla
Montogomery's Glands
small elevated sebaceous glands that
secrete protective lipid material during lactation
What is the composition of the Breast?
glandular tissue, fibrous tissue (including suspensory ligaments), and adipose tissue
how many lobes are in the glandular tissue?
15-20 lobes
Cooper's ligaments
fibrous connective tissue extending vertically from the skin surface to attach on the
chest wall muscles, these help support the breast tissue
where are lobes embedded?
adipose tissue
how do we divide the breast?
into 4 quadrants by imaginary horizontal and vertical lines intersecting at the nipple
how many groups of axillary nodes are there?
4
what are the four groups of axillary nodes?
axillary, pectoral, subscapular, and lateral
, Axillary lymph nodes
high up in the middle of the axilla over the ribs and serratus anterior muscle
Pectoral node
along the lateral edge of the pectoralis major muscle just inside the anterior axillary fold
Subscapular nodes
along the lateral edge of scapula deep in the posterior axillary fold
Lateral nodes
along the humerus, within the upper arm. From the central axillary nodes, drainage
flows upward to the infraclavicular and supraclavicular nodes
what happens to the aging adult after menopause?
ovarian secretion of estrogen and progesterone decrease which causes the glandular
tissue to atrophy; decreased breast size makes inner structures more prominent so
breast lumps may have been present for years but is now suddenly palpable. Axillary
hair will decrease
What occurs to the aging adults nipples after menopause?
Lactiferous ducts are more palpable and they feel firm and stringy due to fibrosis and
calcification.
What is the male breast?
A rudimentary structure that consists of a thin disk of undeveloped tissue underlying the
nipple.
What is gynecomastia?
the condition of excessive mammary development in the male. usually unilateral and
temporary. Can reappear in the aging male which could be caused by a testosterone
deficiency
Who is more susceptible to breast cancer?
women who inherit the BRCA 1 and/or BRCA2 gene
How do women get tested for breast cancer?
Mammography screening; recommended by the ACA that women ages 40-45 should be
screened annually
what do we observe if a lump in the breast is found?
Location, onset, appearance, any changes
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