Abnormal Curvatures Flashcards
What names are given to conditions associated with abnormal curves of the vertebral column?
Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis
What is the definition of lordosis?
A forward bending condition
What is the definition of kyphosis?
A humpback or hunchback condition
What is the definition of scoliosis?
A warped or crooked condition
What is the direction of the curve deviation in lordosis?
To the anterior
What is the direction of the curve deviation in kyphosis?
To the posterior
What clinical examples of abnormal curvatures along the vertebral column were stressed in class?
Military Neck
Humpback or Hunchback
Swayback
What are the curve classifications for military neck?
A kyphosis or hypolordotic curve
What are the curve classifications for humpback or hunchback?
A kyphosis or hyperkyphotic curve
What are the curve classifications for swayback?
A lordosis or hyperlordotic curve
What is the more complete, accepted definition of scoliosis?
An abnormal lateral curve coupled with axial rotation
What are the classifications of scoliosis according to the Scoliosis Research Society?
Magnitude Location Direction Etiology Structural Scoliosis Non-Structural Scoliosis
