Lateral Curvature of the Spine to the Right or Left

question 144

Multiple Choice

Lateral curvature of the spine to the right or left is called

• A) lordosis.
• B) sciatica.
• C) necrosis.
• D) scoliosis.
• E) kyphosis.

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Definitions:

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An infant’s fear of and wariness toward strangers; it tends to appear in the second half of the first year of life.

Unsmiling

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Cheerful

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Reflexive Smiling

An involuntary smile, often occurring in infants, that does not necessarily express happiness or response to social interactions.