Anatomy of the Female Breast

<p>A part of the gland extending through the axillary fascia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15-20 lobes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They bind the skin to the deep fascia. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15-20 duct lobes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perforating branches of internal thoracic and intercostal arteries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Axillary, intercostal, and internal thoracic veins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It separates the breasts from the underlying deep fascia. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Modified sweat glands producing milk.

Located in superficial fascia, 2nd to 6th ribs, sternum to midaxillary line.

Breast part in deep fascia, reaching the axilla via Langer's foramen.

15-20 lobes radiating from the nipple, separated by septa.

Pectoralis major, serratus anterior, and external abdominal oblique muscles.

Strong, fibrous bands that attach the skin of the breast to the underlying deep fascia, providing support and shape.

A layer of loose connective tissue that separates the breast from the chest wall, allowing for breast movement.

The medial part of the breast is supplied by perforating branches of the internal thoracic and intercostal arteries.

Blood drains from the breast via the axillary, intercostal, and internal thoracic veins.

The lateral part of the breast is supplied by branches of the axillary artery: the lateral thoracic and thoracoacromial arteries.