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What is the primary function of the female breasts?
What is the primary function of the female breasts?
- Protection of the chest wall
- Storage of fat
- Conduction of nerve signals
- Production of milk (correct)
Which structure extends towards the axilla in the female breast?
Which structure extends towards the axilla in the female breast?
- Areola
- Sebaceous glands
- Nipple
- Axillary tail of Spence (correct)
At what rib levels do the female breasts typically extend?
At what rib levels do the female breasts typically extend?
- Fourth and eighth
- Second and sixth (correct)
- Third and seventh
- First and fifth
What is the approximate diameter of the areola in the female breast?
What is the approximate diameter of the areola in the female breast?
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What anatomical feature helps to stabilize the breasts on the chest wall?
What anatomical feature helps to stabilize the breasts on the chest wall?
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Study Notes
Anatomy and Location
- Female breasts are accessory reproductive organs known as mammary glands.
- Positioned on either side of the sternum, extending from the second to the sixth rib.
- Located in the superficial fascia over the pectoralis major muscle, supported by suspensory ligaments.
Shape and Structure
- Breasts have a hemispherical shape with an extension of tissue known as the axillary tail of Spence, reaching towards the axilla.
- Size varies significantly among individuals and changes with developmental stages and age.
- It is typical for one breast to be larger than the other.
Gross Structure
- The axillary tail refers to the breast tissue extending towards the axilla.
- Areola is a circular area of loose, pigmented skin with a diameter of approximately 2.5 cm.
- Key components include:
- Areola
- Nipple
- Sebaceous glands (associated with the areola)
- Axillary tail of Spence
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