lordosis

(noun)

An excessive curvature of the spine, causing a hollow in the back.

Related Terms

Examples of lordosis in the following topics:

  • Abnormal Curves of the Vertebral Column

    • Abnormal curvatures of the spine include kyphosis, lordosis, retrolisthesis, and scoliosis.
    • However, abnormal curvatures such as kyphosis, lordosis, retrolisthesis, and scoliosis may occur in some people.
    • Lordosis is an exaggerated lordotic (anterior) curvature of the lumbar region or "swayback. " Temporary lordosis is common among pregnant women.
    • Lordosis.

  • The Spine

    • Lordosis is an exaggerated convex (lordotic) curvature of the lumbar region; it is commonly known as "swayback."

  • Osteomalacia and Rickets

    • Physical signs include deformities like triradiate pelvis and lordosis.