The four curves of the adult spinal column are not all present at birth. Which of the following are the secondary curves, those that do not appear until several months later?

A) cervical and lumbar
B) thoracic and lumbar
C) sacral and lumbar
D) thoracic and sacral
E) cervical and sacral


Answer: A

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