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An abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine is known as
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An abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine is known as

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Kyphosis.

Kyphosis is an abnormal forward rounding (more than 50 degrees of curvature) of the spine. In the upper (thoracic) back, kyphosis is commonly due to osteoporotic compression fractures. It can also occur in the lower (lumbar) spine.

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ANWSER : Lordosis

DEFINITION : An abnormal forward curvature of the spine in the lumbar region.
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