Spinal Curves

By Anne Asher, About.com Guide

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):

• Lordosis
• Kyphosis

Scoliosis and exaggerated lordosis and kyphosis are abnormalities.

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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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