The musculoskeletal system adapts to the changes that occur during pregnancy. A woman can expect to experience which of the following changes?
1. Her center of gravity will shift backward.
2. She will experience increased lordosis.
3. She will have increased abdominal muscle tone.
4. She will notice decreased mobility of her pelvic joints.
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1. Incorrect. The center of gravity shifts forward.
2. Correct. An increase in the normal lumbosacral curve (lordosis) develops and a com-pensatory curvature in the cervicodorsal region develops to help her maintain her balance.
3. Incorrect. She will have decreased muscle tone.
4. Incorrect. She will notice an increased mobility of her pelvic joints.
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