APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do we call the disorder where the spine has an abnormal curvature?
A
osteoporosis
B
osteoarthritis
C
dislocation
D
scoliosis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. It is most often diagnosed in childhood or early adolescence. The spine’s normal curves occur at the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions in the so-called “sagittal” plane.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents. While scoliosis can occur in people with conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most childhood scoliosis is unknown.

Detailed explanation-3: -About scoliosis Scoliosis is the abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. It is usually first noticed by a change in appearance of the back. Typical signs include: a visibly curved spine. one shoulder being higher than the other.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most people with scoliosis are able to live normal lives and can do most activities, including exercise and sports. The condition does not usually cause significant pain or any other health problems, and tends to stay the same after you stop growing – see a GP if it gets any worse.

Detailed explanation-5: -Levoscoliosis and dextroscoliosis are both specific types of scoliosis-an abnormal curvature of your spine. Your spine is naturally curved from front to back along the length of your back.

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