Author Question: Abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine is called: A) kyphosis. B) lordosis. C) ... (Read 108 times)

Yi-Chen · **on:** Jun 26, 2018

Abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine is called:

A) kyphosis.
B) lordosis.
C) scoliosis.
D) osteoporosis.

Question 2

The medical term for knock-knee is:

A) genu valgum.
B) genu varum.
C) hallux.
D) chondral.

Tonny · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Kyphosis is curvature of the thoracic vertebrae.
B) Correct.
C) Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine.
D) Osteoporosis is loss of bone density.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Genu varum is bowleggedness.
C) Hallux is the term for the large toe.
D) Chondral means pertaining to cartilage.