What is the purpose of asking a female to lean forward during the breast examination?
a. To accentuate the Montgomery glands
b. To observe for symmetry of the suspensory ligaments
c. To compare nipple symmetry
d. To identify any breast masses in the subcutaneous tissues
ANS: B
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