which part of the spine curves inward from a posterior view
When viewed from either the posterior or anterior direction i.e. from directly behind or directly in front of the person, normal spines appear to be straight. See, for e.g. an anterior view of a human skeleton. 1. Kyphosis Excessive outward (backwards) curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.2. Lordosis Inward (forwards) curvature of the spine. Some lordosis in the lumbar and cervical regions of the spine is normal.Exaggerated lordosis may occur in adolescence-possibly as a result of faulty posture, or due to disease affecting the vertebrae and spinal muscles.hen viewed from either the posterior or anterior direction i.e. from directly behind or directly in front of the person, normal spines appear to be straight. See, for e.g. an anterior view of a human skeleton. 1. Kyphosis Excessive outward (backwards) curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.