Which of the following is an abnormal anteroposterior and lateral curvature of the spine?
a. Lordosis
b. Kyphosis
c. Scoliosis
d. Kyphoscoliosis
D
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A Lordosis is an exaggeration of the anterior convex curve of the lumbar spine.
B Kyphosis is an increased convexity in curvature of thoracic spine.
C Scoliosis is a lateral "S" curvature of the spine.
D Kyphoscoliosis is an abnormal anteroposterior and lateral curvature of the spine.
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