Cooper's ligaments (suspensory ligaments of the breast) function primarily to:

Cooper's ligaments (suspensory ligaments of

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ASupport breast tissue by connecting glandular tissue to the overlying skin and deep fascia
BCarry blood supply to the nipple
CDrain lymph toward the axillary nodes
DProvide sensory innervation to the breast

✓ Correct answer: A. Support breast tissue by connecting glandular tissue to the overlying skin and deep fascia Cooper's ligaments are fibrous suspensory bands that attach the breast parenchyma to the overlying dermis and to the deep fascia, providing structural support and giving the breast its shape. Invasion by carcinoma causes skin dimpling (peau d'orange).

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