Spinal Curvatures
| Definition: |
Deviations of the spine from its normal direction or position. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
| Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics |
| Previously Indexed: |
Kyphosis (1966-1997),Lordosis (1966-1997),Scoliosis (1966-1997) |
Spinal Curvatures Categories.
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Kyphosis - Abnormally increased convexity in the curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
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Lordosis - The anterior concavity in the curvature of the lumbar and cervical spine as viewed from the side. The term usually refers to abnormally increased curvature (hollow back, saddle back, swayback). It does not include lordosis as normal mating posture in certain animals ( = POSTURE + SEX BEHAVIOR, ANIMAL). |
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Scoliosis - An appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Spinal Curvatures Definitions and Terms
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