Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 7 - The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton - Figure 7.25 - Page 227: 1

Answer

Kyphosis is increased curvature of the thoracic region of the vertebral column.. It is often seen in elderly people with advanced osteoporosis.

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Other causes of kyphosis are tuberculosis, and rickets. This condition is often colloquially called "hunch back".
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