Question

Mr. Suresh is a Physical Education teacher at XYZ School. He observed that Rajesh, a student of class V has outward curve of vertebral column at thoracic region. He suggested some exercises to rectify this problem.

What is this deformity known as?

Options

• Scoliosis

• Kyphosis

• Lordosis

• Flat foot

Answer 1

Kyphosis

Explanation:

An outward curve of the vertebral column in the thoracic region is called kyphosis or hunchback. Scoliosis is a sideways curve, lordosis is an inward lumbar curve, and flat foot is a foot deformity.