Cartilage damage is a relatively common type of injury. It often involves the knees, although joints such as the hips, ankles and elbows can also be affected. Cartilage is a tough, flexible tissue found throughout the body. It covers the surface of joints, acting as a shock absorber and allowing bones to slide over one another. It can become damaged as a result of a sudden injury, such as a sports injury, or gradual wear and tear (osteoarthritis).
While it is still too early to clearly make out boy or girl parts at 12 weeks gestation, apparently the gender can be determined based on the angle of the nub (the genital tubercle). To determine gender based on a 12-14 week ultrasound, a profile view of the genital region is needed.
Moms Can Find Out Baby's Sex at 7 Weeks. Parents dying to know the sex of their baby may no longer have to hold their breath until halfway through a pregnancy. A blood test can reveal a babyâs sex as early as seven weeks into a pregnancy, Reuters reportsâwhich is earlier than many doctors will see patients for an initial prenatal visit. Parents dying to know the sex of their baby may no longer have to hold their breath until halfway through a pregnancy.