ANATOMY
THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
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Lordosis
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Kyphosis
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Scoloosis
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Spondyloysis
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Detailed explanation-1: -The C-shaped curves of the neck (cervical spine) and lower back (lumbar spine) are called lordosis. The reverse C-shaped curve of the chest (thoracic spine) is called kyphosis.
Detailed explanation-2: -A kyphotic curve is a convex curve in the spine (i.e. convexity towards the back of the spine). The curves in the thoracic and sacral spine are kyphotic. A lordotic curve is concave (i.e. concavity towards the back of the spine), and is found in the cervical and lumbar levels of the spine.
Detailed explanation-3: -An increased front-to-back curve of the spine is called kyphosis. Kyphosis is an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back.
Detailed explanation-4: -The cervical and lumbar curvatures are concave posteriorly and convex anteriorly, being referred to as lordoses (singular: lordosis).
Detailed explanation-5: -Definition. Kyphosis is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing or rounding of the back. Alternative Names. Scheuermann disease; Roundback; Hunchback; Postural kyphosis; Neck pain-kyphosis. Causes. Symptoms. Exams and Tests. Treatment. Outlook (Prognosis) Possible Complications. More items