Anatomy of the Breast Quiz

Anatomy of the Breast

• The breast is a glandular organ located on the chest wall, composed of:
  • Adipose tissue (fat)
  • Glandular tissue (lobes and ducts)
  • Fibrous connective tissue
• The breast is divided into four quadrants:
  1. Upper outer quadrant
  2. Upper inner quadrant
  3. Lower outer quadrant
  4. Lower inner quadrant

Breast Structure

• The breast is made up of 15-20 lobes, each containing:
  • Lobules (milk-producing glands)
  • Ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple)
• The nipple is the pigmented projection in the center of the areola, surrounded by Montgomery's glands
• The areola is the pigmented area surrounding the nipple

Functions of the Breast

• Lactation (milk production) during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Hormone regulation (estrogen and progesterone)

Breast Development

• Breast development occurs in stages:
  1. Embryonic development (6-8 weeks gestation)
  2. Childhood development (puberty)
  3. Adult development (pregnancy and lactation)

Breast Health

• Breast cancer risk factors:
  • Family history
  • Genetics
  • Hormone levels
  • Age
• Breast cancer screening methods:
  • Mammography
  • Clinical breast exam
  • Self-breast exam

Breastfeeding

• Breast milk provides:
  • Nutrition
  • Immune system development
  • Bonding between mother and child
• Breastfeeding benefits:
  • Lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer
  • Lower risk of type 2 diabetes
  • Improved cognitive development

Anatomy of the Breast

• Breast is composed of adipose tissue, glandular tissue, and fibrous connective tissue
• Breast is divided into four quadrants: upper outer, upper inner, lower outer, and lower inner

Breast Structure

• Breast consists of 15-20 lobes
• Each lobe contains lobules (milk-producing glands) and ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple)
• Nipple is a pigmented projection in the center of the areola, surrounded by Montgomery's glands
• Areola is the pigmented area surrounding the nipple

Functions of the Breast

• Lactation (milk production) occurs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Breast regulates hormones, including estrogen and progesterone

Breast Development

• Breast development occurs in three stages: embryonic development, childhood development, and adult development
• Embryonic development occurs at 6-8 weeks gestation
• Childhood development occurs during puberty
• Adult development occurs during pregnancy and lactation

Breast Health

• Breast cancer risk factors include family history, genetics, hormone levels, and age
• Breast cancer screening methods include mammography, clinical breast exam, and self-breast exam

Breastfeeding

• Breast milk provides nutrition, immune system development, and bonding between mother and child
• Breastfeeding benefits include lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer, lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and improved cognitive development