NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

What are the terms “lordosis” and “swayback” associated with?
  1. Broken femurs
  2. Lumbar issues
  3. Clavicle fractures
  4. Digit disjoints
Explanation
Answer - B - The terms “lordosis” and “swayback” are associated with lumbar issues. The spine should be straight and plumb from the neck to the buttocks. Abnormal lateral curvature is known as scoliosis. Observe the spine from the side. An exaggerated lumbar concavity is known as lordosis, or swayback. An exaggerated thoracic convexity is known as kyphosis, or hunchback.
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