26 February 2010

Breast anatomy

Anatomy:
nipple areolar complex
montgomery tubercles
4 quadrants + axillary tail
lymph nodes
axillary
internal mammary
astley cooper ligaments – support
peau d'orange – shortening of astley cooper ligt

Artery:
internal mammary art
lat thoracic art
thoracoabdominal art

Lymphatics:
internal mammary LN
axilary LN
medial
lateral
anterior
posterior
apical
Pectoralis minor muscle – stage 1, 2, 3