Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

Which anatomical landmark marks the junction between the nipple shaft and the areola?

Answer: Nipple-areolar complex margin

The nipple-areolar complex (NAC) margin defines the boundary between the areola and surrounding breast skin.

In medical terminology, the suffix '-itis' added to 'mast-' creates 'mastitis,' which means:

Answer: Inflammation of the breast

Mastitis means inflammation of the breast, combining 'mast-' (breast) with '-itis' (inflammation).

The posterior surface of the breast lies on which muscle?

Answer: Pectoralis major

The breast rests on the pectoralis major muscle, separated from it by the retromammary space containing loose connective tissue.

What is 'colostrum' classified as in terms of secretion timing?

Answer: First milk produced in late pregnancy and early postpartum

Colostrum is the first secretion of the mammary glands, produced from mid-pregnancy and the first 2-4 days postpartum, rich in antibodies and growth factors.

Which nerve provides the primary sensory innervation to the nipple and areola?

Answer: Fourth intercostal nerve

The fourth intercostal nerve (T4 dermatome) provides the primary sensory innervation to the nipple and areola, critical for the milk ejection reflex.

The term 'lactogenesis II' refers to which specific physiological event?

Answer: The onset of copious milk secretion triggered by delivery of the placenta

Lactogenesis II is the secretory activation triggered by the dramatic drop in progesterone following placental delivery, initiating copious milk production.

The acronym 'IBCLC' stands for which professional credential?

Answer: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, the highest credential in lactation care certified by the IBLCE.