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What does lordotic mean?

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Adjective
  1. (pathology) Of, relating to or afflicted with lordosis; having an abnormal backwards curvature of the spine
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A lordotic chest x-ray was obtained, to determine if the lesion was in the lung or the rib.
In this sense, Grabara and Hadzik found that a kyphotic posture tended to be more frequent and the lordotic one less frequent in volleyball players than in untrained subjects.
To maintain a lordotic curve, many authorities now recommend moderate lordotic support by use of a long round pillow called a lumbar roll.
Holmes JA, Damaser MS and Lehman SL Erector spinae activation and movement dynamics about the lumbar spine in lordotic and kyphotic squat-lifting.
Seating and backrest surfaces, including those supporting the lordotic curve, should be easily adjustable to suit the requirements of the user.
Radiographs may show pre-existing degenerative changes or a slight flattening of the lordotic curvature of the neck.

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