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Ectopia cordis is a rare genetic defect. During a baby’s development in utero, their chest wall doesn’t form correctly. It also doesn’t fuse together as it normally would. This prevents the heart from developing where it should, leaving it defenseless and exposed outside of the protection of the chest wall. The defect affects about one in 126,000 births. In partial ectopia cordis, the heart is located outside the chest wall, but just under the skin. The heart can be seen beating through the skin.
The menstrual cycle is the regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible. The cycle is required for the production of oocytes, and for the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy.
The cardiovascular system is a closed system if the heart and blood vessels. The heart pumps blood through a closed system of blood vessels. Blood vessels allow blood to circulate to all parts of the body. Arteries usually colored red because oxygen rich, carry blood away from the heart to capillaries within the tissues. Veins usually colored blue because oxygen poor, carry blood to the heart from the capillaries.
External cephalic version is a process by which a breech baby can sometimes be turned from buttocks or foot first to head first. External cephalic version (ECV) is a manual procedure that is advocated by national guidelines for breech presentation singleton pregnancy, in order to enable vaginal delivery.
How to Use a Menstrual Cup Fold and hold. Always start by washing your hands. ... Insert and ensure. As with tampons, gently insert the folded cup into your vagina, tilting it back to the base of your spine. ... Use it up to twelve hours. ... Remove and empty. ... Re-insert.
There's a small area called the Grafenberg spot, or G-spot, inside the vagina. It's located about an inch or so inside the vaginal opening on the upper vaginal wall — closest to the bellybutton. The G-spot is sexually sensitive and swells slightly during arousal and feels raised or bumpy
This surgical video explains hemorrhoid repair surgery, the operation used to remove enlarged and symptomatic hemorrhoids. The recording presents what the procedure involves in an educational format for general viewers and patients. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus.
This surgical video shows a cesarean delivery, the operation in which a baby is delivered through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. The recording documents the procedure in the operating room, presented for medical education. Cesarean delivery is one of the most common operations worldwide.
An epidermoid cyst — a benign, slow-growing lump under the skin — is treated in this short clinical video, which shows the minor procedure used to drain and clear it. Such cysts are common and are usually managed in a brief outpatient procedure. Presented for medical education. Educational only — not medical advice.
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