An elderly patient has come to the clinic for a regular check-up. While reviewing a patient's history, the nurse notes that the patient has an increased thoracic curvature of the spine. What is this referred to as?
A) Scoliosis
B) Epiphyses
C) Lordosis
D) Kyphosis
Ans: D
Feedback: Kyphosis is the increase in thoracic curvature of the spine. Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine. Epiphyses are the ends of the long bones. Lordosis is the exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine.
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