Lordosis (a) is an accentuated thoracic curvature, (b) is an accentuated lumbar curvature, (c) is an abnormal lateral curvature, (d) may result in osteoporosis.

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Lordosis (a) is an accentuated thoracic curvature, (b) is an accentuated lumbar curvature, (c) is an abnormal lateral curvature, (d) may result in osteoporosis.

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Lordosis is interpreted as an excessive inward curve of the spine. It differs from the spine's natural curves at the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar areas, kyphotic near the neck or lordotic closer to the low back . The spine's natural curves degree the head over the pelvis and work as shock absorbers to allocate mechanical pressure during activity.
Lordosis is set up in all age groups. It primarily influences the lumbar spine, but can arise in the cervical. When establish in the lumbar spine, the patient  seem swayback, with the buttocks more notable, and in general an exaggerated posture. Lumbar lordosis can be severe,  sometimes effecting movemen

 

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Answer : Option (b) is an accentuated lumbar curvature

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Lordosis is set up in all age groups. It primarily influences the lumbar spine, but can arise in the cervical. When establish in the lumbar spine, the patient  seem swayback, with the buttocks more notable, and in general an exaggerated posture. Lumbar lordosis can be severe,  sometimes effecting movement

 

 

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