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Breast - Physiology & Anatomy

3 – 4 days before menses, ­oestrogen and progesterone -> cell proliferation and water retention

Breast

 

Physiology & Anatomy

 

·        3 – 4 days before menses, ­oestrogen and progesterone ® cell proliferation and water retention

·        During pregnancy, cell proliferation.  Post-partum, prolactin ® milk production. 

·        At menopause, breast involution due to replacement of glandular tissue by fibrosis and fat. Occurs with age

·        Superficial and deep fascia form a sandwich around the breast

·        Breast is between the 2nd and 6th intercostals spaces

 

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