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Name two facts about the sternal angle. HINT: ribs and vertebrae. |
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The 2nd rib articulates at the sternal angle. The sternal angle is at the T4 vertebral level. |
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| What is Poland's syndrome? |
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| a unilateral absence of any of the pectoral mm. Often with limb anomalies. |
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Where is the deltopectoral triangle located? |
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| In the proximal portion of the deltopectoral groove between the deltoid and pectoralis major m. |
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At what intercostal space is the male nipple located? |
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| What structures are responsible for the "orange peel" appearance of the breast in breast tumors? |
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suspensory ligaments (of Cooper) |
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| What structures bring milk and other lubricants from the mammary glandular tissue to the surface of the nipple? |
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| Lactiferous ducts that empty into lactiferous sinuses. |
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| Where does most of the lymphatic drainage from the breast drain? Where else does it drain? |
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1. Axillary nodes, (specifically the pectoral nodes). 2. clavicular, parasternal, and abdomenal nodes, and the oppo. breast. |
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What is the term for multiple breasts? Multiple nipples? Along what are you most likely to see this? |
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1. polymastia 2. polythelia 3. Milk Line |
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What can be in danger of damage when performing a mastectomy? What is the consequence of this? |
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1. long thoracic n. 2. paralyzation of the serratus muscle and the production of a "winged scapula." |
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| What are the clinical signs of breast cancer? |
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1. palpable lump 2. axillary adenopathy (swollen lymph nodes) 3. orange peel appearance to skin 4. localized thickening of skin 5. inversion of nipple 6. bloody nipple discharge |
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What surrounds and applies to the pectoralis minor mm.? The pectoralis major mm.? The subclavius mm.? |
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1. clavipectoral fascia 2. pectoral fascia 3. clavipectoral fascia |
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