CBS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Nipple-areolar complex margin

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the breast

Answer

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

Question 3

The posterior surface of the breast lies on which muscle?

Accepted Answer

Pectoralis major

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

First milk produced in late pregnancy and early postpartum

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Fourth intercostal nerve

Answer

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

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