The Queensland man's aorta, the biggest blood vessel in the body, had ballooned to about four times the usual size, leaving ...

When female athletes collapse on the playing field, they are less likely to be resuscitated than men: How gender differences ...

In all types of surgical procedures—both reconstructive and aesthetic—an overly aggressive surgical technique or the use of ...

To be fair, your pelvic tilt might not be under your immediate control. Certain lifestyle factors can cause the muscles that ...

Rib Anatomy and Structure Your ribs are located in the chest, also called the thoracic cavity. Each rib has five parts: head, neck, body (or shaft), tubercle, and angle.

especially if it doesn't match the patient's chest anatomy (e.g., a protruding or sunken chest wall). Over time, tight corners or fibrous bands can exert pressure on the implant, leading to ...

Having anxiety during pregnancy is very common, especially if you’ve had a prior pregnancy loss. One mom tells her story, plus how she coped.

The possibility of more than one contributing factor should be kept in mind. Absent pericardium should also be considered if the cardiac border is displaced toward the left chest wall. ASD indicates ...

Slipping Rib Syndrome "Floating rib syndrome" or "floating rib pain" is often mistakenly used to describe pain and discomfort that is specifically in the lower ribs. However, these symptoms may be ...