Breast is composed of correct answers (1) glandular tissue
(2) fibrous tissue including the suspensory ligaments
(3) adipose tissue
Glandular Tissue correct answers contains the lactating ducts and sinuses
15-20 lobes that radiate from the nipple
fibrous tissue correct answers contain cooper ligaments that support the breast structure
Adipose tissue correct answers the mount varies based on age, mensural cycle, pregnancy,
lactation, and nutritional state
4 quadrants of the breast tissue correct answers upper inner quadrant
lower inner quadrant
upper outer quadrant
lower outer quadrant
Describing breast locations correct answers use clock to approximate the locations
Tail of spence correct answers upper outer quadrant in the axilla area where most breast tumors
occur
Central lymph nodes correct answers located high in the axilla
pectoral lymph nodes (anterior) correct answers along the lateral edge of the pectoralis muscle
, subscapular nodes (posterior) correct answers along the lateral edge of the scapula, deep in the
posterior axillary fold
lateral nodes correct answers along the humerus, inside the upper arm
drains into the infra and supra clavicular nodes
neonate development considerations correct answers -may have enlarged gentiles due to maternal
estrogen levels
Adolescents developmental considerations correct answers puberty and breast development
occurs
papilla correct answers protruding center of the areola (nipple)
areola correct answers dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
Pregnant Women breast changes correct answers -being at the second month of pregnancy
-expansion of the ductal system, fatty tissue, and secretory alveoli
Colostrum correct answers A precursor to mature breast milk that consists primarily of enzymes,
anti-infective agents, hormones, and growth factors.
milk production correct answers occurs 1-3 days after the delivery
Skin changes in pregnancy correct answers -may see a blue vein pattern over the breast
-nipples will enlarge and darken
-striae may develop on breast