The process is the both the lowest bone on the sternum and the smallest, and it helps the body anchor the diaphragm, the transverse thoracic, and the rectus abdominis. In humans it is located at the level of the 9th thoracic vertebra and the T6 dermatome. Many medical experts believe that the softer beginnings of this bone allow the ribcage and sternum the ability to grow, expand, and adjust without putting too much tension on each other.
The following conditions can cause a prolapsed uterus: 1  Pregnancy/childbirths with normal or complicated delivery through the vagina. 2  Weakness in the pelvic muscles with advancing age. 3  Weakening and loss of tissue tone after menopause and loss of natural estrogen.
An infection in the bladder is called cystitis. If the infection is in one or both of thekidneys, the infection is called pyelonephritis. Thistype of UTI can cause serious damage to thekidneys if it is not adequately treated. Urinary incontinence, loss of bladder control,is the involuntary passage of urine.rinary retention is the abnormalholding of urine in the bladder. Acute urinaryretention is the sudden inability to urinate,causing pain and discomfort. Causes can includean obstruction in the urinary system, stress, orneurologic problems.