CURVATURES OF THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN Flashcards
1
Q
The Cervical vertebrae form a forward curve .
A
Lordotic Curve
2
Q
The Thoracic vertebrae form a curve backward
A
Kyphotic curve
3
Q
The Lumbar vertebrae form a forward curve like the cervical.
A
Lordosis curve
4
Q
An exaggerated thoracic curve.
A
Kyphosis or Hunchback
5
Q
An exaggerated lumbar curve.
A
Lordosis or Swayback
6
Q
An appreciable lateral deviation of the normal alignment of the vertebral
A
Scoliosis
7
Q
Column A combined lateral (scoliosis) and posterior (kyphosis) curvature of the spine.
A
Scoliokyphosis or Kyphoscoliosis
