Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have found that patients with shortness of breath can have a higher risk of dying from cardiac disease than patients without symptoms, and even than patients with typical cardiac pain.
The sternum, commonly known as the breastbone, is a long, narrow flat bone that serves as the keystone of the rib cage and stabilizes the thoracic skeleton. Several muscles that move the arms, head, and neck have their origins on the sternum.
The perineum is the area of skin and muscle between your vagina and your anus. The perineum stretches and thins out over your baby's head as he or she is born. Contents. 1  During birth. 2  After the birth. 3  Stitches. 4  To help the perineum to heal.5  What to avoid.6  Checking your perineum.he perineum is the area of skin and muscle between your vagina and your anus. The perineum stretches and thins out over your baby's head as he or she is born. Contents. 1  During birth. 2  After the birth. 3  Stitches. 4  To help the perineum to heal. 5  What to avoid. 6  Checking your perineum.