When the body is viewed from behind, a normal spine appears straight.
When the body is viewed from the side, the normal spine will demonstrate normal curves (The upper chest area has a normal round back, while in the lower spine there is a swayback)
Abnormal curvature of the spine that can occur in any age group is spine deformity.
Side-to-side abnormal spinal curves is Scoliosis. Spine of a person with scoliosis looks more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line.
Forward bending of the spine which produces a round back deformity is Kyphosis.
(Scoliosis is common in adolescent girls, it does not result from carrying heavy items, sports, poor posture, or minor leg length abnormalities)
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