I WONDER - What Shape Is The Spine?

The video explains the anatomy of the human spine, highlighting its natural S-shaped curve. This shape is crucial for absorbing shock, maintaining balance, and distributing body weight evenly. The cervical and lumbar regions exhibit a slight inward curve known as lordosis, while the thoracic and sacral regions have a gentle outward curve called kyphosis.

What is the term used for the slight inward curve in certain regions of the spine?

What is the curve called that is present in the thoracic and sacral regions of the spine?