Question

choose the correct answer. which term means \abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side, humpback\? ankylosis lordosis scoliosis kyphosis

Explanation:

Ankylosis refers to the abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint. Lordosis is an abnormal inward curvature of the spine. Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. Kyphosis is an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine, which is consistent with the description of humpback.

Answer:

D. kyphosis