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What nerves supply the breast? (Name 3)
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The intercostal nerves: IV, V and VI.(4 = Theotokos. 3 nerves = Trinity)
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What part of the breast is the least innervated?
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The innermost aspect.
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Which nerve is the most important to breastfeeding?
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The IV intercostal. (4 for the Theotokos)
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The 4th intercostal nerve provides sensation to what area?
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Nipple and areola.
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Which breasts are more sensitive, small or large?
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Small.
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Where does the fourth intercostal nerve enter the breast?
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LC facing the woman (so right and left reversed...)R breast @ 8:00, L breast @ 4:00. Note: it arrives from the outer, posterior aspect of the breast.
Remember: 4th intercostal for Theotokos = 4:00 (mirror image other side) |
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Where does the fourth intercostal nerve enter the areola?
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R areola 7:00, L areola 5:00.
Think: areola is more important than breast, so 5 is greater than 4. (Mirror image other side) |
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What is the main role of the sensory nerves of the nipple and areola?
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To signal the release of oxytocin for the milk ejection reflex.
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