Which of the following best describes scoliosis?
A)A transverse plane deviation of the vertebrae usually involving the thoracic and lumbar regions
B)A lateral curvature of the spine wherein rotation of the vertebral bodies is toward the convexity of the curve
C)An irreversible lateral curvature with fixed rotation of the vertebrae caused by lordotic posture
D)A collapse of intervertebral space resulting from weakness of the deep segmental muscle of the spine

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Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine, but it also involves rotation of the vertebral bodies towards the convexity of the curve. Option A is incorrect because transverse plane deviation does not accurately describe scoliosis, and it can involve other regions of the spine. Option C is incorrect because scoliosis is not always irreversible, and it is not caused by lordotic posture. Option D is incorrect because collapse of intervertebral space is not a characteristic of scoliosis.

Which of the Following Best Describes Scoliosis