Abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine is called:

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


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.

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