16 Questions
What is the primary function of the mammary glands?
Source of nutrition for infants
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the appearance of the breast?
Height
What is the role of mammary glands in men?
Rudimentary and quite useless
Where are the mammary glands located in women?
Overlying the pectoralis major and minor muscles
What is the function of mammary glands in women?
Source of nutrition for infants
In males, what is the usual development of breasts?
Rudimentary and quite useless
Which muscle does the breast overlie?
Pectoralis major
What is the function of the circularly arranged smooth muscle fibers in the nipple?
To compress lactiferous ducts during lactation
Where is the areola located?
Surrounding the nipple
What allows the breast some degree of movement on the pectoral fascia?
Loose subcutaneous tissue plane
What causes the nipple areola complex to usually darken during pregnancy?
Hormonal changes
Where should the breast always be situated in relation to the sternum?
Lateral
What causes breast enlargement in pregnant females?
Enlargement of glands
Where is the retromammary space located?
Between breast and pectoral fascia
What is the main component of non-pregnant female breast size?
Fat content
Where does the superolateral extension of the breast reach into?
Axilla
Test your knowledge of breast anatomy, including surface and deep structures, vasculature, innervation, lactation, clinical correlation, and surgery. Review questions cover important concepts related to the breast anatomy. This quiz is based on the lecture by Dr. Fritz A. Tumaneng, MD.
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