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Kyphosis

Editor · Aug 4, 2017 ·

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The figure on the left shows the normal curve of the spine in the neck with good posture.

In the figure on the right with poor posture, the cervical spine has become flattened, and the thoracic curve (green) has become exaggerated. (called “kyphosis” or hunchback)

See Also:

  • spine anatomySpine Anatomy
  • VertebraeVertebrae
  • spine curvesSpine Anatomy Curves

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