Anatomy

Authors: Mia Demant, MD, Magnus Balslev Avnstorp, MD and Mia Steffensen, MD

When performing any breast surgery, it is important to know the anatomical landmarks of the thorax and breast for the preoperativ drawing, and so on; the muscles, vessels and nerves for the operative steps.

Visit the Breast Reconstruction’s chapter to read more about the breast’s anatomy: Anatomy

Acknowledgments

Illustrators: Anders Kaa, MD, Anne Mosebo, med.stud., Christian Kaare Paaskesen med.stud.