The term ____ describes an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine.
A) lumbago
B) lordosis
C) kyphosis
D) scoliosis

Question

The term ____ describes an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine.​
A) ​lumbago
B) ​lordosis
C) ​kyphosis
D) ​scoliosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lordosis describes an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine. Lumbago is a general term for lower back pain, kyphosis is an abnormal increase in the backward curvature of the spine, and scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine.

The Term ____ Describes an Abnormal Increase in the Forward