Chapter 2: The Breast Anatomy and Lymphatic Drainage

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Where does the axillary tail of spence blend with the axillary fat?

Along the lateral thoracic vessels

Behind the clavipectoral fascia

Through an opening in the axillary fascia (correct)

Between the pectoralis major and minor muscles

Which group of axillary lymph nodes is embedded in the axillary fat?

Lateral pectoral group

Anterior interpectoral lymph nodes

Central group (correct)

Apical group

How many lymph nodes are typically found in the axilla?

10-15 lymph nodes

30-40 lymph nodes

20-30 lymph nodes (correct)

50-60 lymph nodes

Which group of axillary lymph nodes is between the pectoralis major and minor muscles?

Anterior interpectoral lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

Where do the axillary lymph nodes drain into the apical group?

Behind the clavipectoral fascia Signup and view all the answers

Which level of axillary lymph nodes is located lateral to the pectoralis minor muscle?

Level I Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common etiology of acute bacterial mastitis during lactation?

Streptococci Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic clinical feature of a stage of acute abscess in breast inflammations?

Throbbing pain Signup and view all the answers

How are internal mammary lymph nodes described in terms of their location?

Situated in the first three intercostal spaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for breast inflammations before the development of an abscess?

Antibiotic therapy and local heat Signup and view all the answers

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Where does the axillary tail of spence blend with the axillary fat?

Which group of axillary lymph nodes is embedded in the axillary fat?

How many lymph nodes are typically found in the axilla?

Which group of axillary lymph nodes is between the pectoralis major and minor muscles?

Where do the axillary lymph nodes drain into the apical group?

Which level of axillary lymph nodes is located lateral to the pectoralis minor muscle?

What is the most common etiology of acute bacterial mastitis during lactation?

What is a characteristic clinical feature of a stage of acute abscess in breast inflammations?

How are internal mammary lymph nodes described in terms of their location?

What is the recommended treatment for breast inflammations before the development of an abscess?

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Chapter 2: The Breast Anatomy and Lymphatic Drainage

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Questions and Answers

Where does the axillary tail of spence blend with the axillary fat?

Which group of axillary lymph nodes is embedded in the axillary fat?

How many lymph nodes are typically found in the axilla?

Which group of axillary lymph nodes is between the pectoralis major and minor muscles?

Where do the axillary lymph nodes drain into the apical group?

Which level of axillary lymph nodes is located lateral to the pectoralis minor muscle?

What is the most common etiology of acute bacterial mastitis during lactation?

What is a characteristic clinical feature of a stage of acute abscess in breast inflammations?

How are internal mammary lymph nodes described in terms of their location?

What is the recommended treatment for breast inflammations before the development of an abscess?

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Mammary Glands and Milk Production Quiz

Mammography and Breast Anatomy Quiz

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