The tail of Spence has historically been described as an extension of the tissue of the upper outer quadrant of the breast traveling into the axilla.

Breast tissue, known as the tail of Spence, extends laterally into the axilla. The structure of the breast is maintained by Cooper's ligaments.

25 окт. 2014 г. · Spence tail is the prolongation of upper outer quadrant of the breast in the axillary direction. It is also called the axillary tail.

A tail of breast tissue called the "axillary tail of Spence” extend into the underarm area. This is important because a breast cancer can develop in this ...

15 сент. 2024 г. · The term "tail of Spence" refers to an anatomical feature traditionally described as a superolateral extension of breast tissue into the axilla.

Here it forms an axillary process or tail, called the tail of Spence. Now, let's take a look at this sagittal section of the female breast. As you can see ...

10 дек. 2023 г. · However, a segment called the "axillary tail of Spence" pierces the deep fascia and lies in the axilla up to the 3rd rib level. The mammary ...

The tail of Spence (Spence's tail, axillary process, axillary tail) is an extension of the tissue of the breast that extends into the axilla.

The axillary tail (tail of Spence) is a prolongation of the upper and outer quadrants of the breast towards the axilla. This tail passes under the axillary ...