The Primary Curvatures of the Spine Functions Mainly in ________

question 115

Multiple Choice

The primary curvatures of the spine functions mainly in ________.

• A) accommodation of the thoracic and abdominopelvic viscera
• B) aligning the weight of the head over the legs
• C) shifting the weight of the trunk to the hips and lower extremities
• D) increasing the ability to extend the limbs
• E) taking weight off the hips

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