What is the purpose of the secondary curves? accommodate the thoracic organs shift the weight of the body to permit an upright posture accommodate the abdominal organs form a rigid kyphosis. accommodate the pelvic organs
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Secondary curves are the cervical and lumbar curves, which develop after birth. Show more…
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