Question

Which of the following statements is true?

options:
A. lordosis is an exaggeration of the cervical curvature.
B. the adult vertebral column has three curvatures.
C. scoliosis is the term applied to normal curvature of the spine.
D. an exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called kyphosis

Answer 1

The correct statement is D. An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called kyphosis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement is D. An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called kyphosis. Kyphosis is an excessive posterior curvature of the thoracic region.

It can develop when osteoporosis causes weakening and erosion of the anterior portions of the upper thoracic vertebrae, resulting in their gradual collapse.