Disease Of Vertebrae Flashcards

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Lordosis

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Swayback. Anterior curvature of the lumbar spine.

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Kyphosis

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Humpedback. Excessive posterior curvature of the thoracic spine.

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Dextroscoliosis

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Curves to the patient’s right.

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Levoscoliosis

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Curvature to the patients left.

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