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Stretch marks, also known as striae (/ ˈstraɪiː /) [citation needed] or striae distensae, [1] are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. Over time, they may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Striae are caused by tearing of the dermis during periods of rapid growth of the body, such as during puberty or pregnancy, in ...
Stretch marks (technically called striae) are also a form of scarring. These are caused when the skin is stretched rapidly (for instance during pregnancy, [12] significant weight gain, or adolescent growth spurts), [13] or when skin is put under tension during the healing process (usually near joints). This type of scar usually improves in ...
Breast with visible stretch marks. At menopause, breast atrophy occurs. The breasts can decrease in size when the levels of circulating estrogen decline. The adipose tissue and milk glands also begin to wither. The breasts can also become enlarged from adverse side effects of combined oral contraceptive pills.
Body positivity is a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of size, shape, skin tone, gender, and physical abilities. [4] Proponents focus on the appreciation of the functionality and health of the human body instead of its physiological appearance. [5]
stretch marks..pregnancy and adolescence[edit] Dont despair, firstly let me pass on my pregnancy tips... apply a vitamin E cream over your stomach and lower back throughout your pregnancy. I foolishly only applied it to my abdomen and now have a ridged' striped back !! No marks on my tummy though !
Langer's lines include breast static tension lines, which mark a guide for breast surgery incisions. [5] Keloids are more common when incision is given across Langer's lines. [citation needed] Sometimes the exact direction of the collagen fibers are unknown, because in some regions of the body there are differences between different individuals ...
The human skin is the outer covering of the body and is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The skin has up to seven layers of ectodermal tissue guarding muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. Human skin is similar to most of the other mammals ' skin, and it is very similar to pig skin. Though nearly all human skin is covered ...
Patellar reflex. Schematic representation of patellar tendon reflex (knee jerk) pathway. The patellar reflex, also called the knee reflex or knee-jerk, is a stretch reflex which tests the L2, L3, and L4 segments of the spinal cord. Many animals, most significantly humans, have been seen to have the patellar reflex, including dogs, cats, horses ...