Curvatures of the Spine Serve the Body by ________

question 63

Multiple Choice

Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

• A) applying greater pressure to the intervertebral disks preventing them from slipping
• B) providing space for soft organs in the various body cavities
• C) giving additional springiness and flexibility to the spine which absorbs shock
• D) limiting the flexibility of the spine and preventing hyperextension

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