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.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection caused by bacteria (most often E. coli) that travel up the urethra to the bladder. A bladder infection is called cystitis. If bacterial infection spreads to the kidneys and ureters, the condition is called pyelonephritis.n men, recurrent urinary tract infections are also associated with prostatitis, an infection of the prostate gland. Although only about 20% of UTIs occur in men, these infections can cause more serious problems than they do in women. Men with UTIs are far more likely to require hospitalization than women.