5 Questions
What is the function of suspensory ligaments (Cooper’s ligaments) in the breast?
Providing support for the breasts
Where are the axillary lymph nodes located?
In the axillary region
What does the mammary (glandular) tissue consist of?
Glandular tissue, excretory ducts, and connective tissues
What is the function of retromammary tissue?
Contains muscle, deep connective tissue, and retromammary fat
What is the role of axillary lymph nodes in the body?
Drain the lymphatics from the breast, arm, and walls of the thorax
Test your knowledge of breast tissue anatomy with this quiz. Explore the layers of breast tissue, including subcutaneous, mammary (glandular), and retromammary. Learn about the composition of glandular tissue and its lobes, ducts, and connective tissues.
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