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('proximal extremity') The upper extremity is large, and expanded into two eminences, the medial and lateral condyles. The superior articular surface presents two smooth articular facets [Fig. 1]. The medial facet, oval in shape, is slightly concave from side to side, and from before backward. The lateral, nearly circular, is concave from side to side, but slightly convex from before backward, especially at its posterior part, where it is prolonged on to the p ...

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Tibia, Tibia - The upper extremity, Tibia - The body or shaft, Tibia - Borders, Tibia - Surfaces, Tibia - The lower extremity, Tibia - Surfaces, Tibia - Structure, Tibia - Ossification

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A person can be infected with the virus for weeks or months before any symptoms begin to appear. Symptoms usually begin to appear 4-7 weeks after infection and may resemble strep throat or other bacterial or viral respiratory infections. These first signs of the disease are commonly confused with cold and flu symptoms. The typical symptoms and signs of mononucleosis are: Fever - this varies from mild to severe, but is seen in nearly all cases. Enlarged and tender lymph nodes - particularly the posterior cervical lymph n ...

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Infectious mononucleosis, Infectious mononucleosis - Symptoms and physical signs, Infectious mononucleosis - Laboratory tests, Infectious mononucleosis - Treatment, Infectious mononucleosis - Interactions with common drugs

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The nasal articulates with four bones: two of the cranium, the frontal and ethmoid, and two of the face, the opposite nasal and the maxilla. This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy. As such, some of the information contained herein may be outdated. Please edit the article if this is the case, and feel free to remove this notice when it is no longer relevant. ...

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Nasal bone, Nasal bone - Surfaces, Nasal bone - Borders, Nasal bone - Ossification, Nasal bone - Articulations

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The inferior nasal concha articulates with four bones: the ethmoid, maxilla, lacrimal, and palatine. This article is based on an entry from the 1918 edition of Gray's Anatomy, which is in the public domain. As such, some of the information contained herein may be outdated. Please edit the article if this is the case, and feel free to remove this notice when it is no longer relevant. SKULL: cranial (frontal | parietal | temporal | occipital | sphenoid | ethmoid) | facial (zygomati ...

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Inferior nasal conchae, Inferior nasal conchae - Ossification, Inferior nasal conchae - Articulations

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('proximal extremity') [Fig. 1] The upper extremity presents two curved processes, the olecranon and the coronoid process; and two concave, articular cavities, the semilunar and radial notches. Ulna - The olecranon. ('olecranon process') The olecranon is a large, thick, curved eminence, situated at the upper and back part of the ulna. It is bent forward at the summit so as to present a prominent lip which is received into the olecranon fossa of the humerus in extension of the forearm. Its bas ...

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Ulna, Ulna - Articulations, Ulna - Proximal and distal aspects, Ulna - The upper extremity, Ulna - The olecranon, Ulna - The coronoid process, Ulna - The semilunar notch, Ulna - The radial notch, Ulna - The body or shaft, Ulna - Borders, Ulna - Surfaces, Ulna - The lower extremity, Ulna - Structure, Ulna - Ossification

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List of ICD-9 codes - Intestinal infectious diseases 001-009. (001) Cholera (002) Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers (003) Other Salmonella infections (003.0) Salmonella gastroenteritis (004) Shigellosis (004.9) Shigellosis, unspec. (005) Other food poisoning (bacterial) (005.0) Staphylococcal food poisoning (006) Amoebiasis (006.0) Acute amoebic dysentery without mention of abscess (006 ...

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List of ICD-9 codes, List of ICD-9 codes - 1. Infectious and parasitic diseases 001-139, List of ICD-9 codes - Intestinal infectious diseases 001-009, List of ICD-9 codes - tuberculosis 010-018, List of ICD-9 codes - zoonotic bacterial diseases 020-027, List of ICD-9 codes - other bacterial diseases 030-041, List of ICD-9 codes - human immunodeficiency virus hiv infection 042-044, List of ICD-9 codes - poliomyelitis and other non-arthropod-borne viral diseases of central nervous system 045-049, List of ICD-9 codes - viral diseases accompanied by exanthem 050-057, List of ICD-9 codes - arthropod-borne viral diseases 060-066, List of ICD-9 codes - other diseases due to viruses and chlamydiae 070-079, List of ICD-9 codes - rickettsioses and other arthropod-borne diseases 080-088, List of ICD-9 codes - syphilis and other venereal diseases 090-099, List of ICD-9 codes - other spirochetal diseases 100-104, List of ICD-9 codes - mycoses 110-118, List of ICD-9 codes - helminthiases 120-129, List of ICD-9 codes - other infectious and parasitic diseases 130-136, List of ICD-9 codes - late effects of infectious and parasitic diseases 137-139, List of ICD-9 codes - 2. Neoplasms 140-239, List of ICD-9 codes - malignant neoplasm of lip oral cavity and pharynx 140-149, List of ICD-9 codes - malignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum 150-159, List of ICD-9 codes - malignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs 160-165, List of ICD-9 codes - malignant neoplasm of bone connective tissue skin and breast 170-176, List of ICD-9 codes - malignant neoplasm of genitourinary organs 179-189, List of ICD-9 codes - malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites 190-199, List of ICD-9 codes - malignant neoplasm of lymphatic and hematopoietic tissue 200-208, List of ICD-9 codes - benign neoplasms 210-229, List of ICD-9 codes - carcinoma in situ 230-234, List of ICD-9 codes - neoplasms of uncertain behavior 235-238, List of ICD-9 codes - neoplasms of unspecified nature 239-239, List of ICD-9 codes - 3. Endocrine nutritional and metabolic diseases and immunity disorders 240-279, List of ICD-9 codes - disorders of thyroid gland 240-246, List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of other endocrine glands 250-259, List of ICD-9 codes - nutritional deficiencies 260-269, List of ICD-9 codes - other metabolic and immunity disorders 270-279, List of ICD-9 codes - 4. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs 280-289, List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs 280-289, List of ICD-9 codes - 5. Mental disorders 290-319, List of ICD-9 codes - psychoses 290-299, List of ICD-9 codes - organic psychotic conditions 290-294, List of ICD-9 codes - other psychoses 295-299, List of ICD-9 codes - neurotic disorders personality disorders and other nonpsychotic mental disorders 300-316, List of ICD-9 codes - mental retardation 317-319, List of ICD-9 codes - 6. Diseases of the nervous system and sense organs 320-389, List of ICD-9 codes - inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system 320-326, List of ICD-9 codes - hereditary and degenerative diseases of the central nervous system 330-337, List of ICD-9 codes - other disorders of the central nervous system 340-349, List of ICD-9 codes - disorders of the peripheral nervous system 350-359, List of ICD-9 codes - disorders of the eye and adnexa 360-379, List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of the ear and mastoid process 380-389, List of ICD-9 codes - 7. Diseases of the circulatory system 390-459, List of ICD-9 codes - acute rheumatic fever 390-392, List of ICD-9 codes - chronic rheumatic heart disease 393-398, List of ICD-9 codes - hypertensive disease 401-405, List of ICD-9 codes - ischemic heart disease 410-414, List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of pulmonary circulation 415-417, List of ICD-9 codes - other forms of heart disease 420-429, List of ICD-9 codes - cerebrovascular disease 430-438, List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of arteries arterioles and capillaries 440-448, List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of veins and lymphatics and other diseases of circulatory system 451-459, List of ICD-9 codes - 8. Diseases of the respiratory system 460-519, List of ICD-9 codes - acute respiratory infections 460-466, List of ICD-9 codes - other diseases of the upper respiratory tract 470-478, List of ICD-9 codes - pneumonia and influenza 480-487, List of ICD-9 codes - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allied conditions 490-496, List of ICD-9 codes - pneumoconioses and other lung diseases due to external agents 500-508, List of ICD-9 codes - other diseases of respiratory system 510-519, List of ICD-9 codes - 9. Diseases of the digestive system 520-579, List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of oral cavity salivary glands and jaws 520-529, List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of esophagus stomach and duodenum 530-537, List of ICD-9 codes - appendicitis 540-543, List of ICD-9 codes - hernia of abdominal cavity 550-553, List of ICD-9 codes - noninfectious enteritis and colitis 555-558, List of ICD-9 codes - other diseases of intestines and peritoneum 560-569, List of ICD-9 codes - other diseases of digestive system 570-579, List of ICD-9 codes - 10. Diseases of the genitourinary system 580-629, List of ICD-9 codes - nephritis nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis 580-589, List of ICD-9 codes - other diseases of urinary system 590-599, List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of male genital organs 600-608, List of ICD-9 codes - disorders of breast 610-611, List of ICD-9 codes - inflammatory disease of female pelvic organs 614-616, List of ICD-9 codes - other disorders of female genital tract 617-629, List of ICD-9 codes - 11. Complications of pregnancy childbirth and the puerperium 630-676, List of ICD-9 codes - ectopic and molar pregnancy 630-633, List of ICD-9 codes - other pregnancy with abortive outcome 634-639, List of ICD-9 codes - complications mainly related to pregnancy 640-648, List of ICD-9 codes - normal delivery and other indications for care in pregnancy labor and delivery 650-659, List of ICD-9 codes - complications occurring mainly in the course of labor and delivery 660-669, List of ICD-9 codes - complications of the puerperium 670-676, List of ICD-9 codes - 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue 680-709, List of ICD-9 codes - infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue 680-686, List of ICD-9 codes - other inflammatory conditions of skin and subcutaneous tissue 690-698, List of ICD-9 codes - other diseases of skin and subcutaneous tissue 700-709, List of ICD-9 codes - 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue 710-739, List of ICD-9 codes - arthropathies and related disorders 710-719, List of ICD-9 codes - dorsopathies 720-724, List of ICD-9 codes - rheumatism excluding the back 725-729, List of ICD-9 codes - osteopathies chondropathies and acquired musculoskeletal deformities 730-739, List of ICD-9 codes - 14. Congenital anomalies 740-759, List of ICD-9 codes - congenital anomalies 740-759, List of ICD-9 codes - 15. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period 760-779, List of ICD-9 codes - maternal causes of perinatal morbidity and mortality 760-763, List of ICD-9 codes - other conditions originating in the perinatal period 764-779, List of ICD-9 codes - 16. Symptoms signs and ill-defined conditions 780-799, List of ICD-9 codes - symptoms 780-789, List of ICD-9 codes - nonspecific abnormal findings 790-796, List of ICD-9 codes - ill-defined and unknown causes of morbidity and mortality 797-799, List of ICD-9 codes - 17. Injury and poisoning 800-999, List of ICD-9 codes - fracture of skull 800-804, List of ICD-9 codes - fracture of neck and trunk 805-809, List of ICD-9 codes - fracture of upper limb 810-819, List of ICD-9 codes - fracture of lower limb 820-829, List of ICD-9 codes - dislocation 830-839, List of ICD-9 codes - sprains and strains of joints and adjacent muscles 840-848, List of ICD-9 codes - intracranial injury excluding those with skull fracture 850-854, List of ICD-9 codes - internal injury of thorax abdomen and pelvis 860-869, List of ICD-9 codes - open wound of head neck and trunk 870-879, List of ICD-9 codes - open wound 870-897, List of ICD-9 codes - open wound of upper limb 880-887, List of ICD-9 codes - open wound of lower limb 890-897, List of ICD-9 codes - injury to blood vessels 900-904, List of ICD-9 codes - late effects of injuries poisonings toxic effects and other external causes 905-909, List of ICD-9 codes - superficial injury 910-919, List of ICD-9 codes - contusion with intact skin surface 920-924, List of ICD-9 codes - crushing injury 925-929, List of ICD-9 codes - effects of foreign body entering through orifice 930-939, List of ICD-9 codes - burns 940-949, List of ICD-9 codes - injury to nerves and spinal cord 950-957, List of ICD-9 codes - certain traumatic complications and unspecified injuries 958-959, List of ICD-9 codes - poisoning by drugs medicinal and biological substances 960-979, List of ICD-9 codes - toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source 980-989, List of ICD-9 codes - other and unspecified effects of external causes 990-995, List of ICD-9 codes - complications of surgical and medical care not elsewhere classified 996-999, List of ICD-9 codes - E section -- External causes of injury, List of ICD-9 codes - V codes -- Supplementary classification of factors influencing health status and contact with health services

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ICD-10 codes are provided where available. Miscarriage - Threatened abortion O20.0. A threatened abortion is the development of symptoms (bleeding with or without cramps or low back pain) that often suggest impending miscarriage. With such a presentation of bleeding, 50% proceed to miscarriage of the pregnancy. Management of these patients involves an examination to assess for cervical dilatation, an ultrasound to assess fetal viability, and bedrest for the mother, though there is no scientifically-proven benefit for the latter. When a threatened abortion occurs, no hormone ...

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Miscarriage, Miscarriage - Experience, Miscarriage - Prevalence, Miscarriage - Terminology, Miscarriage - Forms and types, Miscarriage - Threatened abortion O20.0, Miscarriage - Inevitable abortion, Miscarriage - Incomplete abortion O03.0-O06.4, Miscarriage - Septic abortion, Miscarriage - Missed abortion O02.1, Miscarriage - Habitual abortion N96, Miscarriage - Pathology, Miscarriage - Timing, Miscarriage - Causes, Miscarriage - Management, Miscarriage - Psychological aspects, Miscarriage - Notes

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The lacrimal articulates with four bones: two of the cranium, the frontal and ethmoid, and two of the face, the maxilla and the inferior nasal concha. SKULL: cranial (frontal | parietal | temporal | occipital | sphenoid | ethmoid) | facial (zygomatic | maxilla | nasal | mandible | palatine | lacrimal | vomer | inferior nasal conchae) | ossicles (malleus ...

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Lacrimal bone, Lacrimal bone - Surfaces, Lacrimal bone - Borders, Lacrimal bone - Ossification, Lacrimal bone - Articulations

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The vomer articulates with six bones: two of the cranium, the sphenoid and ethmoid; and four of the face, the two maxillae; and the two palatine bones; it also articulates with the septal cartilage of the nose. This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy. As such, some of the information contained herein may be outdated. Please edit the article if this is the case, and feel free to remove th ...

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Vomer bone, Vomer bone - Ossification, Vomer bone - Articulations

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The greater multangular bone may be distinguished by a deep groove on its volar surface. It is situated at the radial side of the carpus, between the navicular and the first metacarpal bone. The superior surface is directed upward and medialward; medially it is smooth, and articulates with the navicular; laterally it is rough and continuous with the lateral surface. The inferior surface is oval, concave from side to side, convex from before backward, so as to form a saddle-shaped surface for articulation with the base of the first metac ...

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Trapezium bone, Trapezium bone - Overview of anatomy, Trapezium bone - Articulations

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Vertebral column - Anterior surface. When viewed from in front, the width of the bodies of the vertebrae is seen to increase from the second cervical to the first thoracic; there is then a slight diminution in the next three vertebrae; below this there is again a gradual and progressive increase in width as low as the sacrovertebral angle. From this point there is a rapid diminution, to the apex of the coccyx.

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Vertebral column, Vertebral column - Curves, Vertebral column - Surfaces, Vertebral column - Anterior surface, Vertebral column - Posterior surface, Vertebral column - Lateral surfaces, Vertebral column - Vertebral canal, Vertebral column - Abnormalities, Vertebral column - Links

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Scapula - Costal. The costal or ventral surface [Fig. 1] presents a broad concavity, the subscapular fossa. The medial two-thirds of the fossa are marked by several oblique ridges, which run lateralward and upward. The ridges give attachment to the tendinous insertions, and the surfaces between them to the fleshy fibers, of the Subscapularis. The lateral third of the fossa is smooth and c ...

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Scapula, Scapula - Muscles, Scapula - Surfaces, Scapula - Costal, Scapula - Dorsal, Scapula - The Spine 'spina scapulæ', Scapula - The Acromion, Scapula - Borders, Scapula - Angles, Scapula - The Coracoid Process 'processus coracoideus', Scapula - Structure, Scapula - Ossification

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Scientists became fascinated with the idea of sympathectomy in the mid-19th century when it was learned that the autonomic nervous system runs to almost every organ and gland system in the body, and it was surmised that somehow these nerves must play a role in how the body is able to automatically adjust levels on many different body functions in response to changes in the environment, exercise and emotion. They wondered how exactly it was that the autonomic nervous system was able to do all that, and they wo ...

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Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy - History, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy - Overview, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy - Results, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy - Risks and controversy

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The crucifix neck crank is similar to the cattle catch, but involves the combatant performing the neck crank being mounted on the opponent. The opponents both arms are controlled, and the opponent's head is held in the armpit. By cranking the body upwards while keeping a tight hold on the opponents arms, the opponents head is forced towards his or her chest. Both the cattle catch and the crusifix neck crank are colloquially referred to simply as the crucifix, which often leads to ...

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Neck crank, Neck crank - Can opener, Neck crank - Cattle catch, Neck crank - Crucifix neck crank, Neck crank - Twister, Neck crank - Notes

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There are two tactics that can be used to deal with a potential premature birth: delay the arrival of birth as much as possible, or prepare the prospectively premature fetus for arrival. Both of these tactics may be used simultaneously. Delaying the premature birth from occurring is typically the most favored option. This gives the fetus or fetuses as much time as possible to mature in the womb. There are a number of techniques that can be used to try to accomplish this. The first resort is usually complete bed rest. Maintaining a hor ...

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Premature birth, Premature birth - Factors, Premature birth - Prevention of preterm birth, Premature birth - Symptoms and indications, Premature birth - Treatments for premature birth, Premature birth - Aspects of prematurity, Premature birth - Treatment measures for a premature infant, Premature birth - Prematurity and the parent

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The carpal bones, eight in number, are arranged in two rows. Those of the proximal row, from the radial to the ulnar side, are: Scaphoid bone Lunate bone Triquetral bone Pisiform bone Those of the distal row, in the same order, are: Trapezium (bone) Trapezoid bone Capitate bone Hamate bone (One mnemonic to remember these is "some lovers try positions t< ...

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Carpus, Carpus - The Carpus Ossa Carpi, Carpus - Common Characteristics of the Carpal Bones

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Scientists became fascinated with the idea of sympathectomy in the mid-19th century when it was learned that the autonomic nervous system runs to almost every organ, gland and muscle system in the body, and it was surmised that somehow these nerves must play a role in how the body is able to automatically adjust levels on many different body functions in response to changes in the environment, exercise and emotion. They wondered how exactly it was that the autonomic nervous system was able to do all that, and they wo ...

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Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy - History, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy - Overview, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy - Results, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy - Risks and controversy

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Most women with endometrial cancer have a history of unopposed and increased levels of estrogen. One of estrogen's normal functions is to stimulate the buildup of the endometrial lining of the uterus. Excess estrogen administered to laboratory animals can produce endometrial hyperplasia, which is a precursor for cancer. Increased estrogen may be due to: obesity (> 30 lb or 14 kg ...

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Endometrial cancer, Endometrial cancer - Epidemiology, Endometrial cancer - Risk Factors, Endometrial cancer - Symptoms, Endometrial cancer - Diagnosis, Endometrial cancer - Pathology, Endometrial cancer - Evaluation, Endometrial cancer - Stages of endometrial cancer, Endometrial cancer - Treatment, Endometrial cancer - Support Groups, Endometrial cancer - Expectations, Endometrial cancer - Survival rates, Endometrial cancer - Complications

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/k/ developed palatal and velar allophones in Latin, probably due to Etruscan influence. The Romance languages and English have a common feature inherited from Vulgar Latin where C takes on either a "hard" or "soft" value depending on the following vowel. In English and French, C takes the "hard" value /k/ finally and before A, O, and U, and the "soft" value /s/ before E, I, or Y. Romance languages obey similar rules, but the soft valu ...

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C, C - Phonetic use, C - Codes for computing, C - Meanings for C

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ICD-10 codes are provided where available. Miscarriage - Threatened abortion O20.0. A threatened abortion is the development of symptoms (bleeding with or without cramps or low back pain) that often suggest impending miscarriage. With such a presentation of bleeding, 50% proceed to miscarriage of the pregnancy. Management of these patients involves an examination to assess for cervical dilatation, an ultrasound to assess fetal viability, and bedrest for the woman, though there is no scientifically-proven benefit for the latter. When a threatened abortion occurs, no hormone ...

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Miscarriage, Miscarriage - Experience, Miscarriage - Prevalence, Miscarriage - Terminology, Miscarriage - Forms and types, Miscarriage - Threatened abortion O20.0, Miscarriage - Inevitable abortion, Miscarriage - Incomplete abortion O03.0-O06.4, Miscarriage - Septic abortion, Miscarriage - Missed abortion O02.1, Miscarriage - Habitual abortion N96, Miscarriage - Pathology, Miscarriage - Timing, Miscarriage - Causes, Miscarriage - Management, Miscarriage - Psychological aspects, Miscarriage - Notes

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('corpus sterni; gladiolus') The body, considerably longer, narrower, and thinner than the manubrium, attains its greatest breadth close to the lower end. Sternum - Surfaces. Its anterior surface is nearly flat, directed upward and forward, and marked by three transverse ridges which cross the bone opposite the third, fourth, and fifth articular depressions. 18 It affords attachment on either side to the sternal origin of the Pectoralis major. At the junction of the third and fourth pieces of the body is occasionally seen an orifice, the sternal fo ...

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Sternum, Sternum - Overview, Sternum - Manubrium, Sternum - Surfaces, Sternum - Borders, Sternum - Body, Sternum - Surfaces, Sternum - Borders, Sternum - Xiphoid Process, Sternum - Surfaces, Sternum - Structure, Sternum - Ossification, Sternum - Articulations, Sternum - Fractures of the Sternum

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