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lordotic

lordotic

9.9
A larger than normal inward curve in the lower back
  • adjective
  • /lɔrˈdɑtɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lordótico
  • In a lordotic posture, the lower back has a pronounced inward curve, which can lead to discomfort if not managed properly.
  • lordotic posture

Examples

  • This is found to be the case for back muscle fatigue tests performed with the lumbar spine in either flexed or lordotic postures, although the relationship is more highly significant.

    Academic text (1997)

  • This active hip flexion can cause FES users to adopt a lordotic posture and exert increased forces on an assistive device with their arms to keep the torso erect.

    Academic text (2001)

  • This is spinal reflex where you only get the lordotic arch backing and females arch backing, back arching.

  • During the examination, the doctor noted that the patient had a lordotic curve in the lower spine that required attention.

  • Athletes may develop a lordotic alignment in their spine due to specific training routines focused on flexibility and strength.

Antonyms

straight
442 1.0

In a direct line without curves or bends

How Curved

lordotic
  • Specialized
9.9
normal
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

lordotic positive

Morphology

lordotic = lordosis (transparent) = lord + otic

Standard adjectival formation from the medical noun 'lordosis' using the productive suffix '-otic'; meaning directly relates to having or relating to lordosis.

Etymology

The word lordotic comes from the Greek root lordos, which means 'bent backward'. It describes an extra inward curve of the lower spine, so thinking 'bent backward' helps you remember it means a curved lower back.