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Anatomy guide: curvature disorders

Lordosis | Kyphosis | Scoliosis | Osteoporosis
Lordosis

Lordosis refers to a backward curving of the spine. The normal spine is curved backward at the neck (cervical) and low back (lumbar). When the spine curves too far inward, the condition is called lordosis or swayback.

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Medically Reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks on March 10, 2011

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