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Which of the following terms are commonly used to describe hyperkyphosis?
Correct Answer:
Humpback, Hunchback, and Roundback
Explanation:
Hyperkyphosis is an excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine that gives the upper back a rounded, hump-like appearance. The terms humpback, hunchback, and roundback are all commonly used to describe that visual profile in both clinical settings and everyday language. Each term conveys a different nuance: humpback highlights a noticeable bump, hunchback conveys the stooped posture, and roundback focuses on the rounded shape of the upper back. Because all three descriptors are widely used to describe the same condition, the option that lists all of them is the best choice. The formal term remains hyperkyphosis, but these lay terms are frequently encountered in practice.

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