Word: perineum
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...most neglected muscles in the human body may also be one of the most important. It is, says the University of Southern California's Dr. Arnold H. Kegel, the pubococcygeus, which lies near the base of the pelvis, just above the perineum* It has the task of holding up the organs in the lower pelvis. But, Kegel believes, in many cases-particularly among women-it may not be highly enough developed by nature to do its job efficiently...
...sight of the forceps, several women in the audience of 1,500, gathered around multiple sets, seemed about to faint. But more of the baby's head appeared and Dr. Ullery laid aside the forceps, decided that only some cutting of the perineum was needed. A quick snip, and the whole head appeared. The rest of the 9¾-lb. baby soon followed. Said Ullery: "This is a boy." The crowd applauded...