Branches To The Mammary Gland Lateral

Branches to the mammary gland (lat. rami mammarii) are anatomical formations that represent branches from the mammary gland to the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The branches to the mammary gland serve various functions, including breast support, blood supply, and innervation.

The branches to the mammary gland are divided into two groups: lateral and medial. The lateral branches to the mammary gland come from the lateral surfaces of the mammary gland and are divided into anterior, middle and posterior. The medial branches to the mammary gland go to the sternum from the anterior surface of the mammary gland.

The lateral branches to the mammary gland are important for the blood supply and innervation of the mammary gland. They supply the breast tissue with oxygen and nutrients, and also ensure the outflow of lymph and venous blood. In addition, the lateral branches to the mammary gland serve to transmit nerve impulses, which ensures the regulation of tone and secretion of the mammary gland.

The medial branches to the mammary gland also play an important role in the blood supply and innervation of breast tissue. However, they also serve as support for the mammary gland, ensuring its stability and preventing its displacement during pregnancy and lactation.

Thus, the branches to the mammary gland are an important element of the anatomy of the mammary gland, performing various functions. Knowledge of their structure and location allows us to better understand the functioning of the mammary gland and its relationship with other organs and tissues of the human body.

In men, the branches to the mammary gland are located in the lateral parts of the body of the mammary gland.

The apical branch is called the arterial branch and continues to the internal mammary artery. The inferior thoracic artery is a continuation of this branch. In addition, there are costothoracic, scapulothoracic and vascular-lateral branches of the mammary gland. In the chest there are the second internal intercostal arteries - the transverse and third internal arteries. They are directed down to the dorsal surface of the chest and are anatomically located closer to the lateral edge of the gland.