Connective Tissue Stroma in Mammary Glands

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Where does the axillary tail run along?

  • Midline of the chest
  • Inferior lateral edge of the pectoralis major (correct)
  • Inferior border of the scapula
  • Superior medial edge of the pectoralis major

Which part of the body is the axillary tail smaller compared to?

  • Deltoid muscle
  • Pectoralis major (correct)
  • Triceps brachii
  • Latissimus dorsi

What direction does the axillary tail point towards?

  • Posteriorly towards the back
  • Superiorly towards the neck
  • Inferiorly towards the abdomen
  • Axillary fossa (correct)

What is the anatomical term for the region where the axillary tail runs towards?

<p>Axillary fossa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the mammary branch originate from?

<p>Anterior intercostal artery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To where do the veins of the breast drain?

<p>Axillary and internal thoracic veins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main venous drainage route of the breast?

<p>Axillary and internal thoracic veins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From where do the veins draining the breast receive blood supply primarily?

<p>Corresponding arteries of the breast (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the breast described in the text?

<p>Attachment point for suspensory ligaments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure separates the breast from the pectoral fascia?

<p>Loose connective tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the retromammary space?

<p>To provide a gap between breast and pectoral fascia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the suspensory ligaments in relation to the breast?

<p>Support and lift the breast (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the nipple at the center of the breast?

<p>Smooth muscle fibers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle fibers are predominantly found in the nipple?

<p>Smooth muscle fibers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main type of tissue that makes up the nipple?

<p>Smooth muscle fibers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue forms the bulk of the nipple's composition?

<p>Smooth muscle fibers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle fibers are primarily present in the central part of the breast's nipple?

<p>Smooth muscle fibers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the connective tissue stroma?

<p>Supporting structure surrounding mammary glands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure does the connective tissue stroma surround?

<p>Mammary glands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the connective tissue stroma in relation to mammary glands?

<p>Providing structural support (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the connective tissue stroma surrounding mammary glands?

<p>Conducting nerve impulses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the connective tissue stroma is damaged, what is likely to be affected?

<p>Support for mammary glands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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