An exaggerated curvature of the thoracic (upper back). The curvature is outward which gives the appearance of a hump or rounded upper back.
Yes. Kyphosis does mean hunchbacked in Greek.
` KYPH stands for KYPHOSIS (orthopedics)
Dorsal means being at the back.
Dorsal means being at the back.
Dorsal means pertaining to the rear or posterior surface. Pertaining to the back. Dorsal mean on or toward the back … as the Dorsal Fin of a fish runs down the center of its back.
Dorsal kyphosis is a condition characterized by an abnormally excessive forward rounding of the upper back. This results in a hunched or rounded appearance of the upper back, sometimes referred to as a "hunchback" posture. It can be caused by various factors such as poor posture, osteoporosis, or certain medical conditions.
Rear, behind, back, or hind. Those words mean dorsal.
Alot because dorsal means like " the back" or something, but if you mean a dorsal fin, then none, no land animals.
yes people can die from kyphosis because they have hard trouble breathing
Tight and weak muscles in the chest and back are common symptoms of kyphosis.
Congenital kyphosis may be alleviated to some extent by surgery and bracing. Kyphosis occurring later in life may worsen over time.
The term kyphosis, refers to an abnormal and exaggerated rounding of the spine. To use an example, the Hunchback of Notre Dame had kyphosis. Kyphosis refers to the normal convex curvature of the spine as it occurs in the thoracic and sacral regions.