Spinal Curves

Now, you can put the location and type of curve together:

• The cervical curve is a lordosis.
• The thoracic curve is a kyphosis.
• The lumbar curve is a lordosis.
• The sacral curve is a kyphosis.

• 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