Anatomy and Physiology of the Axilla and Breast - Prof. Mark B. Frasier, Study notes of Biology

Download Anatomy and Physiology of the Axilla and Breast - Prof. Mark B. Frasier and more Study notes Biology in PDF only on Docsity! 12 November Axilla, axillary region, armpit Anterior boundary: pectoralis major, pectoralis minor Posterior boundary: latissimus dorsi, teres major, subscapularis Medial boundary: ribs, serratus anterior Contents of axilla Brachial plexus Axillary artery and vein Fat Lymphatic tissue: nodes, vessels Breast “Phases” of activity Susceptible to neoplastic changes Definitions Mammary glands – accessory organs of female reproductive system Located within breast Breast – group of modified sweat glands, packed in fat, supported by fibrous ligaments which are borrowed from local fascia, covered with delicate skin Superficial fascia Lactiferous sinus provides place for milk to accumulate Glandular lobules secrete milk → lactiferous duct → lactiferous sinus