Anatomy and physiology of the breast
- Series Title(s):
- Mammography Training
- Contributor(s):
- Anderson, James, 1944- M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute.
- Publication:
- Houston : The Institute, 1976
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Moving image
- Subject(s):
- Breast -- anatomy & histology Mammography
- Abstract:
- (Critical) In this program, the discussion of breast anatomy, including gross and some microscopic anatomy and physiologic response to estrogen and progesterone, is well performed and relevant to mammography. Unfortunately, the physiologic discussion is much too short and superficial and is not directly correlated with mammographic patterns. The importance of arterial and lymphatic anatomy is not explained. Throughout, the use of mammographic examples is sparse. Early in the presentation, an unsupported bias toward xeromammography is demonstrated. Although the anatomic presentation is adequate and effective, its correlation to mammography requires individual supplementation.The primary physiological purpose of the breast is to provide nutrition for the infant. The speaker walks the audience through the fibrous, glandular, and fatty tissues of the breast as well as its anatomical parts. He describes how breast milk is produced within the breast and the full cycle of production and delivery to a feeding infant. Knowing the parts of the breast well is vitally important during a mammogram, as a doctor must detect what is normal and what is not. Several labeled diagrams and drawings of the breast are shown throughout the video.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 022 min.
- Color:
- Color
- Credits:
- James Anderson
- Technique:
- Other
- NLM Unique ID:
- 7603374A (See catalog record)
- OCLC no.:
- 31649875
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/7603374A