Scoliosis and exaggerated lordosis and kyphosis are abnormalities.
Spinal Curves
By Anne Asher, About.com
Updated May 25, 2005
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A normal spinal curve will be one of 2 types, depending upon the direction (when viewing from the side):
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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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