Cervical dysplasia is the presence of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix (the opening of the uterus). Cervical dysplasia isn't cancer but it is considered a precancerous condition. Cervical ...

Every step you take depends on a structure most people rarely think about. The pelvis sits at the center of the body and ...

A spica cast is often used for hip dysplasia and for fractures that require the thigh bone and pelvis to be kept still. Children who have spica casts need special care to prevent possible ...

If evolutionary biologist Terence D. Capellini were to rank the body parts that make us quintessentially human, the pelvis would place close to the top. After all, its design makes it possible for ...

A tilted pelvis means the pelvis is tipped forward, backward, or off-center, often due to poor posture but also due to health ...

A new study reveals saber-toothed cats suffered from hip dysplasia, an affliction common in pet cats and dogs, and points to supportive social structures for Smilodon. You can't spell 'Smilodon ...