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The word for a curve of the spine is "scoliosis." This condition involves an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, which can occur in various degrees and can affect posture and overall health. Other terms related to spinal curvature include "kyphosis," which refers to an excessive outward curve of the upper back, and "lordosis," which describes an excessive inward curve of the lower back.
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What is the difference between spine and spline?
spine is reference direction and spline is curve, but in GSD spine is curve passing through plane.
Is scoliosis a backwards curve of the spine?
No. Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. Mine looks like the letter S from behind.
What is scoliosis of the lumbar spine?
Scoliosis of the lumbar spine is an abnormal sideways curve in the spine of the lower back.
Why does the spine curve during pregnancy?
Your spine naturally has curves even before pregnancy. The spine consist of 4 specific curves: Cervical curve, Thoracic curve, Lumbar curve, and Pelvic Curve Curves in the spine provide support for the weight in the human body, and also make it easy to balance this weight. The spine also help balance your head and give structure support to your ribs. It may seem like you notice the curves more since you have "extra baggage" that may put pressure on spine.
What are the curves in the spine for?
there is one curve, son.
What is the primary curve of the spine?
the thoracic and sacral curves
Is lumbar refers to the inward curve of the spine?
Yes.
What is curvature convex of spine?
Curvature convexity of the spine refers to the direction in which the spine curves. A spine with a convex curvature means that the curve of the spine protrudes outward, while a concave curvature means the curve of the spine bends inward. It's important to monitor spinal curvature as abnormal curvatures can lead to various health issues.
Can your spine start to curve again after spinal fusion?
Not unless the spine doesn't completely fuse. When the fusion doesn't take, it's possible for the spine to curve again. This condition - failure to fuse - is called pseudarthrosis, and is pretty rare.
What is skoleosis?
a curve in the spine almost like an s' shape
Is scoliosis mental or physical?
It is a curve of the spine therefore it is physical
What are the 3 natural curves of the spine?
When examining the spine you are looking for Cervical Lordosis, Thoracic Kyphosis and Lumbar Lordosis. Lordosis is the anterior curvature of the spine (it curves inwards, towards the body) while Kyphosis is the opposite, when the spine curves outwards, posteriorly. hope that helps! x
