A lateral curvature of the spine is known as:

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


C
Explanation:
A) Lordosis is an exaggerated curve of the lumbar vertebrae.
B) Kyphosis is humpback or exaggerated curve of the thoracic vertebrae.
C) Correct.
D) Spondylitis is inflammation of one or more vertebrae.

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