Question

question 1 which of the following is not likely to cause kyphosis? answer abdominal obesity causing an exaggeration of the lumbar curvature abnormal vertebral growth osteoporosis with compression fractures affecting the anterior portions of the vertebral bodies chronic contraction of muscles that insert on the vertebrae i dont know yet

Explanation:

Kyphosis is an abnormal outward curvature of the spine. Abnormal vertebral growth, osteoporosis - related compression fractures of vertebral bodies, and chronic muscle contractions inserting on vertebrae can contribute to it. However, abdominal obesity causing an exaggeration of the lumbar curvature (lordosis) is not related to kyphosis.

Answer:

Abdominal obesity causing an exaggeration of the lumbar curvature