In the Normal Adult, There are ________ Distinct Curvatures to the Vertebral

Question

In the normal adult, there are ________ distinct curvatures to the vertebral column.
A) five
B) three
C) four
D) seven
E) six

Accepted Answer

The normal adult vertebral column has four distinct curvatures: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral curvatures. These curvatures help in distributing mechanical stress during movement and standing.