Health Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC 2ND), 2018

Question 2

 

Explain the following terms that are associated with postural defects:
  (i)  kyphosis;    [2 marks]
  (ii)scoliosis;  [2marks]

(iii) lordosis.    [2 marks]

Observation

 

This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good.
The expected answers are as follows: 

 EXPLANATION OF TERMS IN RELATION TO BODY POSTURE

  1. Kyphosis

This is an excessive curve of the spine between the shoulder blades producing a hump.  

  1. Scoliosis

This is the lateral curvature of the spine in which the spine curves towards right or left.

  1. Lordosis
This is a curve forward of the lower part of the spine causing a hollow in the lower back region.