Which of the following describes the effect on the lumbar spine of a subject standing in excessive bilateral genu recurvatum?
A) Compensatory increase in lumbar lordosis
B) Compensatory increase in lumbar kyphosis
C) Compensatory increase in thoracic lordosis
D) Compensatory increase in thoracic kyphosis

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Excessive bilateral genu recurvatum leads to hyperextension of the knees, which causes compensatory increase in lumbar lordosis to maintain the center of gravity over the feet.

Which of the Following Describes the Effect on the Lumbar