 To
better understand scoliosis, we first have
to take a look at the role of the spine. The
spine is the framework of the trunk that:
• Supports
the head
• Supports
the thoracic cage
• Supports
the upper arms
• Is
embedded in the pelvis,
which is supported
by the legs.
Its functions are vital
because:
• It
protects the spinal cord.
• It
allows proper functioning of the
lungs and heart.
Its role in locomotion is
to:
• Allow
proper body balance.
• Control
movement harmony and magnitude.
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