Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Lateral curvature of the spine
A)exostoses
B)talipes
C)myelopoiesis
D)lordosis
E)kyphosis
F)spondylolisthesis
G)scoliosis

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Lateral curvature of the spine
A)exostoses
B)talipes
C)myelopoiesis
D)lordosis
E)kyphosis
F)spondylolisthesis
G)scoliosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Scoliosis refers to a lateral curvature of the spine.

Answer: A
 Exostoses are bony outgrowths that can occur on bones.

Answer: C
 Myelopoiesis is the production of blood cells in the bone marrow.

Answer: D
 Lordosis refers to an inward curvature of the spine, often in the lower back.

Answer: E
 Kyphosis refers to an outward curvature of the spine, commonly referred to as a hunchback.

Answer: F
 Spondylolisthesis is a condition where a vertebra in the spine slips out of place and onto the vertebra below it.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings