An abnormal side-to-side curve in the vertebral column is called ________.
A)Lordosis
B)Kyphosis
C)Scoliosis
D)Convexities

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Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine that results in an S-shaped or C-shaped curve. Lordosis is an abnormal inward curvature of the spine, primarily in the lower back. Kyphosis is an abnormal outward curvature of the spine, most commonly in the upper back. Convexities are not a condition related to the vertebral column.

An Abnormal Side-To-Side Curve in the Vertebral Column Is Called