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which of the following describes an abnormal lateral curvature accompanied by twisting of the vertebral column?
sciatica
lordosis
kyphosis
scoliosis

Explanation:

• Sciatica is pain related to the sciatic nerve, not a spinal curvature issue.
• Lordosis is an excessive inward curvature (swayback) of the spine.
• Kyphosis is an excessive outward curvature (hunchback) of the spine.
• Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal lateral (side - to - side) curvature of the spine, often accompanied by a twisting (rotational component) of the vertebral column.

Answer:

Scoliosis