The cervical as well as the lumbar vertebrae form an outward curve, which is called ------------, while the thoracic and sacral vertebrae form an inward curve called -------------.

Coccyx and Lordosis

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Lordosis and Kyphosis

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Coccyx and Sacral

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Kyphosis and Sacral

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The correct option is B
Lordosis and Kyphosis

The cervical as well as the lumbar vertebrae form an outward curve, which is called lordosis, while the thoracic and sacral vertebrae form an inward curve called kyphosis.

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The cervical as well as the lumbar vertebrae form an outward curve, which is called ------------, while the thoracic and sacral vertebrae form an inward curve called -------------.

The correct option is B Lordosis and Kyphosis The cervical as well as the lumbar vertebrae form an outward curve, which is called lordosis, while the thoracic and sacral vertebrae form an inward curve called kyphosis.

The correct option is B
Lordosis and Kyphosis

The cervical as well as the lumbar vertebrae form an outward curve, which is called lordosis, while the thoracic and sacral vertebrae form an inward curve called kyphosis.