Superficial Structures - Part 2 Flashcards

(34 cards)

1
Q

What is the TDLU formed by? (2)

A
  1. Acini

2. Terminal duct

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2
Q

What join to form a breast lobe?

A

Several TDLU

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3
Q

What is the origin of nearly all breast pathology?

A

TDLU

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4
Q

What should the diameter of the TDLU not exceed?

A

2mm

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5
Q

What duct is contained in each breast?

A

The lactiferous duct

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6
Q

Where does the lactiferous duct course?

A

Towards the nipple

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7
Q

Where does the lactiferous duct enlarge?

A

At the areola

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8
Q

What is lactiferous duct lined with?

A

Epithelial cells

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9
Q

What should the diameter of the lactiferous duct never exceed?

A

3mm

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10
Q

What are the layers of skin of the breast composed of? (2)

A
  1. Epidermis

2. Dermis

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11
Q

What is the thicken of the skin of the breast?

A

2-3mm

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12
Q

What is the subcutaneous fat layer also known as?

A

Pre-mammary layer

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13
Q

What is the subcutaneous fat layer composed of? (2)

A
  1. Fat

2. Connective tissues

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14
Q

Where is the subcutaneous fat layer located?

A

Between the skin and the mammary zone

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15
Q

What does the subcutaneous fat layer contain?

A

Cooper ligaments diverse

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16
Q

Coopers ligaments

A

Connective breast tissue providing a “skeletal” framework for the breast

17
Q

Where are Coopers ligaments located?

A

Within the subcutaneous layer of the breast

18
Q

Where does Coopers ligaments course?

A

Between the layers of the superficial fascia

19
Q

Where does the superficial fascia lie?

A

Within the subcutaneous fat anterior to the mammary zone

20
Q

Mammary zone

A

Breast parenchyma lying within the superficial fascia

21
Q

What is the mammary zone composed of?(2)

A
  1. Epithelial

2. Stromal tissue

22
Q

Where is the mammary zone located?

A

Between the subcutaneous fat and retromammary space

23
Q

What does the retromammary space house?

24
Q

What is the retromammary space composed of?

A

Small fat lobules

25
Where is the retromammary space located?
Between the posterior margin of the mammary zone and the pectoral muscles.
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Where is the deep fascia located?
Within the retromammary space
27
Where is the pectoralis major muscle located?
Between the retromammary space and pectoralis minor muscle
28
Where is the pectoralis minor muscle located?
Deep to the pectoralis major muscle and anterior to the rib cage
29
What are the arteries that supply the breast? (2)
1. Lateral thoracic artery | 2. Internal mammary artery
30
Where does the lateral thoracic artery arise from?
The axillary artery
31
Where does the internal mammary artery arise from?
The subclavian artery
32
Where do the superficial veins lie compared to the superficial fascia?
Deep
33
Were do the deep veins drain into in the breast? (4)
1. Internal mammary vein 2. Axillary vein 3. Subclavian vein 4. Intercostal vein
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Where do lymph vessels generally course?
Parallel with the venous system