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Human Vertebral Column (Straightness)
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A common memory of the spine being a perfectly straight column, rather than having its natural and crucial curves.
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What People Remember
People often recall the human spine as being a perfectly straight, rigid column.
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What's Actually True
The human vertebral column has natural and essential S-shaped curves (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar curves) that help absorb shock, maintain balance, and facilitate upright posture.
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#spine#vertebrae#curves#posture#skeleton
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