Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?
A)lordosis
B)kyphosis
C)scoliosis
D)swayback

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Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column, often seen in the thoracic region. Lordosis is an abnormal inward curvature of the lumbar region of the vertebral column, while kyphosis is an abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic region. Swayback, also known as lordotic swayback, is an exaggeration of the lumbar lordosis.

Which of the Following Is an Abnormal Lateral Curvature of the Vertebral