What is the term used to describe an abnormal outward curvature of a portion of the spine, commonly known as humpback or hunchback?

A) scoliosis
B) lordosis
C) kyphosis


C

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A) running a marathon B) walking C) weight lifting D) in-line skating

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Guidelines set by the Institute of Medicine in 2002 stated that the minimum amount of physical activity needed to maintain health and fitness was _________.

A. 60 minutes per week B. 60 minutes per day C. 30 minutes per day D. 45 minutes within a given three-day period

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In the underwater application of ultrasound, the transducer head may touch the skin because the water will serve as a coupling agent.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The profession that is the most dangerous in terms of workplace violence is driving a taxi.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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