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What is the main function of the breasts?
What is the main function of the breasts?
- Produce hormones
- Store fat
- Secrete milk (correct)
- Regulate body temperature
How many lobes does each breast contain?
How many lobes does each breast contain?
- 25 to 30
- 10 to 15
- 15 to 20 (correct)
- 5 to 10
Where does the blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the breasts largely go into?
Where does the blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the breasts largely go into?
- Neck region
- Chest cavity
- Axilla (correct)
- Abdomen
At puberty in females, where does the base of the breast extend to?
At puberty in females, where does the base of the breast extend to?
What separates the lobes of the breast?
What separates the lobes of the breast?
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Breast function
Breast function
To secrete milk
Breast lobes
Breast lobes
15 to 20 lobes in each breast
Blood/lymph drainage
Blood/lymph drainage
Drains largely to the axilla (armpit)
Breast extension
Breast extension
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Study Notes
Breast Anatomy and Development
- The main function of the breasts is to produce milk for lactation.
Breast Structure
- Each breast contains 15-20 lobes, which are further divided into smaller lobules.
Blood Supply and Lymphatic Drainage
- The blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the breasts largely go into the internal thoracic artery and the axillary lymph nodes.
Breast Development
- At puberty in females, the base of the breast extends to the mid-axillary line, reaching the armpit area.
Lobe Separation
- The lobes of the breast are separated by fibrous connective tissue and Cooper's ligaments.
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