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Chest Wall (Thoracic Plane: T4/5 – Sternal Angle (Aortic arch: beginning…
Chest Wall
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Breast
Mammary glands and connective tissue stroma
Anterior to ribs 2–6 and extend superolaterally to the mid-axillary line
Mammary glands
Ducts and secretory lobules converge to form 15-20 lactiferous ducts which each open onto the nipple.
Connective tissue
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Layer of loose connective tissue (retromammary space) separates the breast from the deep fascia and allows some movement over the underlying structures.
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Surface Markings
Pleura: 8th, 10th and 12th ribs
Lung: 6th, 8th and 10th ribs
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