lymphatic drainage of breast Flashcards

1
Q

what do breast infections spread easily though

A

lymphatic pathways

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2
Q

the breast is drained by how many
sets of lymphatic vessels

A

2

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3
Q

what is the first set of lymphatic vessels that drain the breast

A

lymphatics that drain the skin over the breast

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4
Q

superficial vessels converge to form what

A

diffuse, cutaneous lymphatic plexus

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5
Q

what is the second set of lymphatics vessels that drain the breast

A

lymphatics that drain underlying substance of the breast, as well as skin of the areola and nipple

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