Why does the part between your breasts called?

A woman's cleavage is the space between her breasts, especially the top part which you see if she is wearing a dress with a low neck. A cleavage between two people or things is a division or disagreement between them.

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Why are women's breasts called cleavage?

This use of the term was first covered in a Time article titled "Cleavage & the Code" on August 5, 1946, as a "Johnston Office (the popular name for Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) office at the time) trade term for the shadowed depression dividing an actress' bosom into two distinct sections." The word " ...

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What muscle is in between your breasts?

The main chest muscle (the pectoralis muscle) is found between the breast and the ribs in the chest wall.

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What is the vertical line between breasts?

Everyone has a line called the linea alba ("white line" in Latin) that usually isn't noticeable. This line runs vertically from the breastbone to the pubic area and down the middle of the abdomen.

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What is the breast crease called?

In human anatomy, the inframammary fold (IMF), inframammary crease or inframammary line is the natural lower boundary of the breast, the place where the breast and the chest meet. The choice of the term depends on the prominence of the feature.

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Doctor explains 11 causes of BREAST PAIN, plus potential WARNING SIGNS

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What is the white line down middle of chest?

The linea alba is a band of connective tissue that runs from a person's sternum to their public bone. It helps stabilize and brace the core muscles.

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Why does the center between my breast hurt?

Costochondritis is inflammation where your ribs join the bone in the middle of your chest (breastbone). It can cause sharp chest pain, especially when moving or breathing. It usually gets better on its own over time.

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Why do we get pain between breast?

There are multiple possible causes of breast pain, or mastalgia. This symptom may be cyclic or noncyclic. If the pain is cyclic, it is related to the fluctuating hormones of the menstrual cycle. Noncyclic breast pain can be due to PMS, fibrocystic breast changes, injuries and sprains, or inflammation around the ribs.

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Why do guys look at girls cleavage?

A cleavage stimulates the mind of a man and makes him imagine what he isn't able to see clearly. Men feel like they're solving a mystery when they look at a covered cleavage. Looking at the exposed cleavage, men generally try to figure out how the covered parts of the breasts actually look. This gives them a high.

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What is Victorian slang for breasts?

Victorian slang for breasts was 'Cupid's kettledrums'.

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How much cleavage is appropriate?

The breasts should have a natural shape, and they should not be touching." As a general rule, the amount of cleavage that should be visible is 1 or 2 inches — 3 inches at the most.

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Why does my cleavage hurt?

Hormones are making your breasts sore.

Hormonal fluctuations are the number one reason women have breast pain. Breasts become sore three to five days prior to the beginning of a menstrual period and stop hurting after it starts. This is due to a rise in estrogen and progesterone right before your period.

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What is the pain in the cleavage area?

When the cartilage that joins the ribs to the breastbone (sternum) becomes inflamed, we call this condition costochondritis. It causes a chronic pain that actually comes from the junction of the ribs with the breastbone, but is referred to, and felt, in the cleavage area.

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How do you relieve pain in the middle of your chest between your breasts?

The treatment for sternum pain might include rest, gentle stretching, anti-inflammatory medications, steroid medications, lifestyle and diet changes, pain medication, or in some cases surgery.

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Should I be worried if my sternum hurts?

While sternum pain is not usually serious, there are some causes of sternum pain that require immediate medical attention. A person should seek emergency medical attention if the pain: started as a result of direct trauma. is accompanied by heart attack symptoms.

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How do I get rid of pain between my breasts?

Some self-help tips for breast pain
  • During the daytime, wear a well-fitting bra.
  • Many women swear by evening primrose oil. ...
  • To relieve the pain, take OTC medications, such as acetaminophen (paracetamol, Tylenol) or ibuprofen.
  • Wear a soft-support bra during sleep.
  • When exercising, wear a good sports bra.

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Can sitting too long cause chest pain?

A hunched or slouched posture can further compress your lungs, preventing you from getting enough air. This can cause pain in the chest, especially during any form of physical activity.

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What is the chest middle line called?

Surface anatomy

Anterior landmarks of the chest include the nipple and sternal notch. The mid-sternal line (anterior median) is marked along the sternum from the sternal notch to the xiphoid process and, if needed, can be extended down the linea alba to the umbilicus.

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Can bad posture cause sternum pain?

Postural conditions

Conditions such as kyphosis, upper crossed syndrome, lordosis, scoliosis and forward head posture can lead to muscle imbalances, pinched nerves and other issues that cause chest, rib and sternum pain.

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What is the area between a woman's breasts called?

countable noun. A woman's cleavage is the space between her breasts, especially the top part which you see if she is wearing a dress with a low neck.

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What is a donut breast?

Donut mastopexy is a breast lift surgery that can address the problem of mild sagging. The technique involves making a circular incision around the areola. It is also often used to reduce the size of the areola.

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What is a breast mound?

A breast mound is created that comes as close as possible to the shape and look of a natural breast. The surgery may be done to reconstruct either one breast (unilateral) or both breasts (bilateral). The goal of the surgery is to create a breast mound that matches the opposite breast.

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