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Where does the axillary tail run along?
Where does the axillary tail run along?
Which part of the body is the axillary tail smaller compared to?
Which part of the body is the axillary tail smaller compared to?
What direction does the axillary tail point towards?
What direction does the axillary tail point towards?
What is the anatomical term for the region where the axillary tail runs towards?
What is the anatomical term for the region where the axillary tail runs towards?
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Where does the mammary branch originate from?
Where does the mammary branch originate from?
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To where do the veins of the breast drain?
To where do the veins of the breast drain?
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What is the main venous drainage route of the breast?
What is the main venous drainage route of the breast?
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From where do the veins draining the breast receive blood supply primarily?
From where do the veins draining the breast receive blood supply primarily?
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What is the function of the breast described in the text?
What is the function of the breast described in the text?
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Which structure separates the breast from the pectoral fascia?
Which structure separates the breast from the pectoral fascia?
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What is the purpose of the retromammary space?
What is the purpose of the retromammary space?
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What is the main role of the suspensory ligaments in relation to the breast?
What is the main role of the suspensory ligaments in relation to the breast?
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What is the composition of the nipple at the center of the breast?
What is the composition of the nipple at the center of the breast?
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Which type of muscle fibers are predominantly found in the nipple?
Which type of muscle fibers are predominantly found in the nipple?
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What is the main type of tissue that makes up the nipple?
What is the main type of tissue that makes up the nipple?
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Which type of tissue forms the bulk of the nipple's composition?
Which type of tissue forms the bulk of the nipple's composition?
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What type of muscle fibers are primarily present in the central part of the breast's nipple?
What type of muscle fibers are primarily present in the central part of the breast's nipple?
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What is the function of the connective tissue stroma?
What is the function of the connective tissue stroma?
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Which structure does the connective tissue stroma surround?
Which structure does the connective tissue stroma surround?
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What is the main role of the connective tissue stroma in relation to mammary glands?
What is the main role of the connective tissue stroma in relation to mammary glands?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the connective tissue stroma surrounding mammary glands?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the connective tissue stroma surrounding mammary glands?
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If the connective tissue stroma is damaged, what is likely to be affected?
If the connective tissue stroma is damaged, what is likely to be affected?
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