The medical term for humpback is:

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


C) kyphosis.
Kyphosis is the medical term for humpback. Lordosis is the medical term for
swayback. Exostosis is the medical term for a bone spur. Scoliosis is the abnormal lateral
curvature of the spine.

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