ANATOMY
THE BREAST
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Question
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Acinus
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Lobules
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Ductus Lactiferus
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Cooper’s ligament
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Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: (A) Fatty; (B) scattered; (C) heterogeneously dense; (D) extremely dense. Despite controversy regarding mammography’s efficacy, it continues to be the most commonly used breast cancer-screening modality.
Detailed explanation-2: -A breast is made up of three main parts: lobules, ducts, and connective tissue. The lobules are the glands that produce milk. The ducts are tubes that carry milk to the nipple. The connective tissue (which consists of fibrous and fatty tissue) surrounds and holds everything together.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cooper’s ligaments are found under the skin of the breast, through and around the breast tissue. They connect to the tissue surrounding the chest muscles. These ligaments maintain the shape and structure of your breasts and help to prevent sagging.