The primary spinal curves
A)are also called compensation curves.
B)accommodate the thoracic and abdominopelvic viscera.
C)develop several months after birth.
D)develop several months after birth to accommodate the growing viscera in the thoracic cavity.
E)All of the answers are correct.

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The primary spinal curves accommodate the thoracic and abdominopelvic viscera, which means they provide room for the vital organs to function properly. These curves are present at birth and do not develop several months after birth, like the secondary spinal curves. The term compensation curves refers to the secondary spinal curves that develop later in life to compensate for changes in posture due to lifestyle and occupation.

The Primary Spinal Curves