Spinal Curves

By Anne Asher, About.com Guide

Updated May 25, 2005

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The spine is a large bony column most people refer to as their “backbone”. While it is true one can touch their spine by touching their back, the spine actually takes up about half of the volume of the torso, from front to back. This may give you an idea of the amount of support the spinal column is capable of giving to the body.

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• The Significance of Spinal Curves
• The Spine Supports the Whole Body
• The Purpose of Spinal Curves
• How Spinal Curves Balance the Weight of Other Body Structures
• Spinal Curves – 2 Types
• Spinal Curves – 4 Locations
• Spinal Curves by Location and Type
• How Spinal Curves Form
• The Role of the Spinal Curves in Injury and Injury Prevention

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