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Yi-Chen

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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.


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Tonny

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Gracias!

adammoses97

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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