Medical MCQ - A 37-year-old woman undergoes a routine breast examination. During the examination, the physician is aware that the skin of the breast moves together with the underlying breast tissue, rather than being obviously separate from it. The breast tissue is normally attached to the overlying skin which of the following?

A 37-year-old woman undergoes a routine breast examination. During the examination, the physician is aware that the skin of the breast moves together with the underlying breast tissue, rather than being obviously separate from it. The breast tissue is normally attached to the overlying skin which of the following?

Cooper's ligaments

Cruciate ligaments

Falciform ligament

Poupa's ligaments

Question Category:

Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Correct Answer:

Cooper's ligaments

Description:

The suspensory ligaments of Cooper are fibrous condensations of connective tissue stroma that attach the mammary gland to the dermis of the overlying skin. These are paicularly prominent in the superior aspect of the breast, and help to suppo the breast tissue. The cruciate ligaments are in the knee. The falciform ligament attaches the peritoneum to the liver. Poupa's ligament is an alternative name for the inguinal ligament.

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