Definition of Lordosis. Meaning of Lordosis. Synonyms of Lordosis

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Definition of Lordosis

Lordosis
Lordosis Lor*do"sis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? bent so as to be convex in front.] (Med.) (a) A curvature of the spine forwards, usually in the lumbar region. (b) Any abnormal curvature of the bones.

Meaning of Lordosis from wikipedia

- Lordosis is historically defined as an abnormal inward curvature of the lumbar spine. However, the terms lordosis and lordotic are also used to refer...
- Lordosis behavior (/lɔːrˈdoʊsɪs/), also known as mammalian lordosis (Gr**** lordōsis, from lordos "bent backward") or presenting, is the naturally occurring...
- lordotic curving of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine is called lordosis. It can result from degenerative disc disease; developmental abnormalities...
- midface with a flattened nasal bridge Spinal kyphosis (convex curvature) or lordosis (concave curvature) Varus (bowleg) or valgus (knock knee) deformities Frequent...
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- clinically as lordosis, refers to abnormally bent postures in the backs of humans and of quadrupeds, especially horses. Extreme lordosis can cause physical...
- Dominique G. Poitout. Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopedics (2004) Springer 654 pages ISBN 9781852334819 Kyphosis Lordosis Scoliosis Spina bifida...
- signs she is ready to mate. She signals to him by positioning herself in lordosis with her tail to the side. Co****tion typically lasts no more than 20 seconds...
- rump. Female lemurs, lorises and galagos will position themselves in the lordosis pose while female chimpanzees, bonobos and some Old World monkeys develop...
- Perfumed Garden. The posture adopted by the receiving partner resembles lordosis behaviour – a physical posture seen in many female mammals, often when...