Anatomy and Physiology (Organ or System Involved)

*FEMALE BREAST

The breast is the tissue overlying the chest (pectoral) muscles. Women's breasts are made of
specialized tissue that produces milk (glandular tissue) as well as fatty tissue. The amount of fat
determines the size of the breast. The milk-producing part of the breast is organized into 15 to 20
sections, called lobes. Within each lobe are smaller structures, called lobules, where milk is
produced.
Chest wall: is comprised of skin, fat, muscles, and the thoracic skeleton. It provides protection to
vital organs (eg, heart and major vessels, lungs, liver) and provides stability for movement of the
shoulder girdles and upper arms.
Ligaments: Allow the joint to move in the direction(s) it was meant to move.
Pectoral muscle: extends across the upper part of the chest and is attached to a ridge at the rear
of the humerus (the bone of the upper arm
Lobules: can produce milk in females when they receive the appropriate hormonal stimulation.
Ducts: to carry bile from the gallbladder and empty it into the upper parts of the small intestine
the duodenum.
Fatty tissue: is to store energy in the form of lipids, although it also cushions and insulates the
body.
Ribs: is to aid respiration. There are twelve pairs of ribs.
Lymph nodes: filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, and they contain
lymphocytes white blood cells that help the body fight infection and disease.
Blood vessel: is to deliver blood to the organs and tissues in your body.
Breast development is a vital part of a woman’s reproduction. Breast development happens in
certain stages during a woman's life: first before birth, again at puberty, and later during the
childbearing years. Changes also happen to the breasts during the menstrual cycle and when a
woman reaches menopause

Pathophysiology (Schematic Diagram as applied to your patient)