Abnormal curvature of the lumbar portion of the spine is called ____.
A) lordosis
B) scoliosis
C) kyphosis
D) rickets

Question

Abnormal curvature of the lumbar portion of the spine is called ____.​
A) ​lordosis
B) ​scoliosis
C) ​kyphosis
D) ​rickets

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lordosis is an abnormal inward curvature of the lumbar spine. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine, not specific to the lumbar region. Kyphosis is an abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine. Rickets is a disease that can cause bone deformities, but it is not specific to the curvature of the spine.

Abnormal Curvature of the Lumbar Portion of the Spine Is