The primary curvatures of the spine functions mainly in ________.
A) accommodation of the thoracic and abdominopelvic viscera
B) aligning the weight of the head over the legs
C) shifting the weight of the trunk to the hips and lower extremities
D) increasing the ability to extend the limbs
E) taking weight off the hips

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The primary curvatures of the spine, which are the thoracic and sacral curvatures, develop before birth and are present to accommodate the thoracic and abdominopelvic viscera, respectively.

The Primary Curvatures of the Spine Functions Mainly in ________