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  2. What is a tilted uterus and why does it happen? - AOL

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    Having a tilted uterus is usually not a problem, but it can be linked with certain health conditions, Dr. Christine Greves, a ob-gyn at the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, tells Yahoo ...

  3. Retroverted uterus - Wikipedia

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    A retroverted uterus (tilted uterus, tipped uterus) is a uterus that is oriented posteriorly, towards the rectum in the back of the body. This is in contrast to the typical uterus, which is oriented forward (slightly " anteverted ") toward the bladder , with the anterior part slightly concave.

  4. Pelvic tilt - Wikipedia

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    A visual comparison between a neutral and anterior pelvic tilt and how it can affect height. Pelvic tilt is the orientation of the pelvis in respect to the thighbones and the rest of the body. The pelvis can tilt towards the front, back, or either side of the body. [1] Anterior pelvic tilt and posterior pelvic tilt are very common abnormalities ...

  5. Pelvic lift - Wikipedia

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    Pelvic lift (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cdc.gov) Pelvic lift (also known as pelvic tilt) is an exercise to strengthen the lower back, [1] glute muscles, lower abdominal muscles, and maintain hip muscle balance. It does not require weights, although they can be placed on the stomach. [2]

  6. Uterine incarceration - Wikipedia

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    In a pregnant woman who is entering her second trimester, the combination of urinary difficulties and pelvic pain may alert the physician to consider uterine incarceration as a possibility. On physical examination, the cervix is pushed up and anterior, and the pelvis entirely filled by the soft mass of the body of the pregnant uterus.

  7. External obturator muscle - Wikipedia

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    The external obturator muscle or obturator externus muscle (/ ˌ ɒ b tj ʊəˈr eɪ t ər ɪ k ˈ s t ɜːr n ə s /; OE) is a flat, triangular muscle, which covers the outer surface of the anterior wall of the pelvis. It is sometimes considered part of the medial compartment of thigh, [1] and sometimes considered part of the gluteal region. [2]

  8. Asynclitic birth - Wikipedia

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    The shape and size of the uterus, the weight of the fetus, pelvic anatomy, and multiparity can contribute to it, [13] and the likelihood of asynclitism increases if the mother has rotated hips. Situational factors include a short umbilical cord and unevenness of the pregnant person's pelvic floor during contractions, leading to the baby's head ...

  9. Round ligament of uterus - Wikipedia

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    The round ligament of the uterus originates at the uterine horns, in the parametrium.The round ligament exits the pelvis via the deep inguinal ring. [3] It passes through the inguinal canal to reach the labium majus, [4] [5] [2] inserting into the fibro-fatty substance of the labium majus.