clinical issues Flashcards
1
Q
what is kyphosis?
A
hump back. excessive thoracic curvature.
2
Q
what is scoliosis?
A
excessive lateral curvature
3
Q
what can cause scoliosis?
A
cause be idiopathic (starts in childhood), secondary structural (due to deformity), sciatic or ischiadic (caused by muscle spasms) or compensatory (due to shortening of a lower limb)
4
Q
what is lordosis?
A
sway back. excessive lumbar curvature
