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What primarily causes the increase in size of female mammary glands around puberty?
What primarily causes the increase in size of female mammary glands around puberty?
- Cellular multiplication in glandular tissue
- Hormonal changes affecting muscle mass
- Increase in the number of lobes
- Fat deposition (correct)
Which muscles are associated with the breast bed?
Which muscles are associated with the breast bed?
- Trapezius and deltoid muscles
- Serratus anterior and pectoralis major muscles (correct)
- Latissimus dorsi and trapezius muscles
- External abdominal oblique and gluteus maximus muscles
Where does the base of the female breast extend from in terms of rib levels?
Where does the base of the female breast extend from in terms of rib levels?
- 2nd to 6th ribs (correct)
- 4th to 8th ribs
- 1st to 5th ribs
- 3rd to 7th ribs
What is the axillary tail of the breast?
What is the axillary tail of the breast?
How many lobes are typically found in each breast?
How many lobes are typically found in each breast?
What is the primary role of the suspensory ligaments of Cooper in breast anatomy?
What is the primary role of the suspensory ligaments of Cooper in breast anatomy?
How many duct lobes are present in the breast?
How many duct lobes are present in the breast?
What arteries are primarily responsible for the arterial supply of the medial side of the breast?
What arteries are primarily responsible for the arterial supply of the medial side of the breast?
Which veins contribute to the venous drainage of the breast?
Which veins contribute to the venous drainage of the breast?
What is the function of the retromammary space in the breast anatomy?
What is the function of the retromammary space in the breast anatomy?
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Breast function
Breast function
Modified sweat glands producing milk.
Breast location
Breast location
Located in superficial fascia, 2nd to 6th ribs, sternum to midaxillary line.
Axillary tail
Axillary tail
Breast part in deep fascia, reaching the axilla via Langer's foramen.
Breast lobes
Breast lobes
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Breast bed
Breast bed
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Suspensory ligaments of Cooper
Suspensory ligaments of Cooper
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Retromammary space
Retromammary space
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Arterial supply of the medial breast
Arterial supply of the medial breast
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Venous drainage of the breast
Venous drainage of the breast
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Lateral breast arterial supply
Lateral breast arterial supply
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