Branches To The Mammary Gland External Lateral Thoracic Artery (Rami Mammarii Externi, Bna, Jna)

Mammary branches are small blood vessels that supply milk to the mammary glands during lactation. They are branches of the external lateral thoracosacral artery (BNA) and internal mammary artery (JNA), which supply blood to the right and left breasts, respectively. The term "Rami to Breast" can refer to both the rami themselves (VCTN) and the mammary glands (GC).

The branches for the mammary gland form one of the main links in the chain of blood supply to the mammary gland, which begins with the anterior thoracic circulation and ends in the nipple area. This is important because too much or too little oxygen and nutrients delivered to the breasts through the branches can affect the health and functionality of the mammary glands and even lead to lactation problems in nursing mothers.

The number of branches providing blood supply to the breast may vary depending on the individual characteristics of each woman. Some breast glands have only one branch, while others have many branches with different blood vessels that are located inside and outside the pectoral muscle.

The supply system of the lateral thoracic arteries is always divided into 2 main branches (for example, VCTN S1 and S2), each of which, in turn, supplies blood to one mammary gland (for example, GC R and L). In addition, numerous internal and external branches provide local