Jarvis Physical Examination & Health
Assessment: Exam 1 Questions And
Answers
/.The female breast are considered what type of reproductive organ?
Accessory
What is the function of the female breast?
Produce milk
How can the breast be divided for examination?
Four quadrants; horizontal and vertical lines intersecting at the nipple.
What type of tissue is the breast composed of?
Glandular
How many lobes radiate from the nipple?
15-20 lobes
What is the function of the lobes in the breast?
Empty into a lactiferous duct.
What are "Cooper's Ligaments"?
Suspensory ligaments that are fibrous bands extending vertically from the surface to the
chest wall muscles.
What is the function of "Cooper's Ligaments"?
They support the breast.
Assessment: Exam 1 Questions And
Answers
/.The female breast are considered what type of reproductive organ?
Accessory
What is the function of the female breast?
Produce milk
How can the breast be divided for examination?
Four quadrants; horizontal and vertical lines intersecting at the nipple.
What type of tissue is the breast composed of?
Glandular
How many lobes radiate from the nipple?
15-20 lobes
What is the function of the lobes in the breast?
Empty into a lactiferous duct.
What are "Cooper's Ligaments"?
Suspensory ligaments that are fibrous bands extending vertically from the surface to the
chest wall muscles.
What is the function of "Cooper's Ligaments"?
They support the breast.
