Which abnormal condition of the lumbar spine is also known as swayback?
A) lordosis
B) kyphosis
C) scoliosis
D) spondylosis

Question

Which abnormal condition of the lumbar spine is also known as swayback?​
A) ​lordosis
B) ​kyphosis
C) ​scoliosis
D) ​spondylosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lordosis is an abnormal inward curvature of the lumbar spine, causing an exaggerated swayback posture. Swayback is a colloquial term for lordosis. Kyphosis refers to an abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine, while scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Spondylosis refers to degenerative changes in the spine, such as arthritis or osteoporosis.

Which Abnormal Condition of the Lumbar Spine Is Also Known