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sladkih [1.3K]
4 years ago
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What is the term for the spine when its alignment is curved anteriorly, instead of side to side, usually as a result of multiple

cervical vertebral fractures, as seen in the neck of the elderly?
Biology
1 answer:
Alex Ar [27]4 years ago
7 0
Answer;
Lordosis 
Lordosis is the term for the spine when its alignment is curved anteriorly, instead of side to side, usually as a result of multiple cervical vertebral fractures, as seen in the neck of the elderly. 

Explanation;
Lordosis is a dramatic inward curve of the spine and can negatively impact the posture. It is often referred to as a swayback or hyperlordosis- hyper meaning excessive, and lordosis being the inward curve.
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