Now that you have learned the normal curvatures of the Vertebral column think about abnormal curvatures that exist in the following disorders: Lordosis, Kyphosis, and Scoliosis. Research and identify which vertebra are affected first and the possible complications associated with them.
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Lordosis: Lordosis is an abnormal inward curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the vertebral column. The affected vertebrae are primarily in the lumbar region (L1-L5) and cervical region (C1-C7). Possible complications associated with lordosis include Show more…
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