Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

ANA534 T2 Mammary

learning objective answers to mammary gland

QuestionAnswer
What is the axillary tail of the mammary gland? A tail of fat that extends back into the axilla.
To which specific group of superficial lymph nodes does the majority of lymph from the breast drain? axilary
What is an important clinical fact dealing with other aspects of the lymphatic drainage? That 10% of the lymph from one breast drains to the opposite breast.
In which quadrant do tumors most frequently occur? The superolateral (uppermost and lateral).
Why do breasts enlarge during the latter stages of pregnancy? The glandular material (lactiferous glands) proliferates and enlarges as they prepare to produce milk.
Which component of the lactiferous apparatus terminates on the nipple? Lactiferous duct.
Why is the nipple able to become erect? It contains circularly-arranged smooth muscle fibers.
What is the pigmented area surrounding it called? The areola.
Between which two fascial planes is the retromammary space located? Between the posterior mammary fascia and the deep fascia of the pectoralis major.
What is the significance of the mammy gland location? It allows free movement of the breast over the deep fascia of the pectoralis major.
If breast mobility is reduced what does this indicate? That the integrity of the fasciae has been compromised - most often by a growth from the breast back into the muscle (ie. tumor).
What is this space used for in cosmetic surgery? Breast augmentations (silicone/saline) implants are placed in this plane and sutured to the deep fascia of the pectoralis major.
What is the function of the suspensory ligaments? They “support” the breast preventing it from premature sagging.
What is the implication of this in advanced tumorigenesis of the breast? Tumor growth pushes the breast out and the suspensory ligaments become taut giving the skin of the breast an orange peel (dimpled) appearance.
Created by: wiechartm
Popular Anatomy sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards