Breasts

Question 1

axillary process is in which breast quadrant?

Answer 1

superior lateral

Question 2

what kind of cancer is typical in breast?

Answer 2

adenocarcinoma from epithelia cells from lactiferous ducts

Question 3

what is a typical side effect of breast cancer?

Answer 3

lymphedema of breast/axilla

Question 4

retraction of nipple signifies?

Answer 4

subareolar breast cancer

Question 5

breast elevation during muscle contraction indicates?

Answer 5

cancer cell invasion of retromammary space, pectoral fascia, & interpectoral nodes

Question 6

what is used as a surgical guide to remove breast tumors?

Answer 6

mammography

Question 7

in which quadrants are surgical incisions of the breast usually performed?

Answer 7

inferior because less vascular and hidden

Question 8

surgery where breast is removed to retromammary space

Answer 8

simple masectomy

Question 9

removal of breast, pectoral muscle, fat, fascia, & lymph nodes

Answer 9

radical masectomy

Question 10

polymastia

Answer 10

supernumerary breast

Question 11

polythelia

Answer 11

accessory nipples

Question 12

amastia

Answer 12

no breast development, but nipples may be present. no glandular tissues

Question 13

breast hypertrophy in males after puberty; common in men with Kleinfelter’s syndrome; sign of suprarenal or testicular cancer

Answer 13

gynecomastia