Which of the Following Changes in the Vertebral Column Is

Question

Which of the following changes in the vertebral column is most likely to occur during pregnancy?
A) osteoporosis
B) kyphosis
C) lordosis
D) scoliosis

Accepted Answer

Lordosis, or an increased inward curvature of the lower spine, is common during pregnancy due to the changes in weight distribution and the hormone relaxin softening the ligaments in the pelvic region to prepare for childbirth.