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Lordosis |
Is an exaggeration of of the convex curve of the lumbar region |
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Kyphosis |
An exaggeration of the concave curve of the thoracic region. It is mkss common in postmenopausal women but can also occour in men and becomes more prevelant as people age. |
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Scoliosis |
An abnormal lateral and rotational curvature of the vertebreal column, which is often accompied by secondary abnormal curvatures, such as kyphosis |
