The lower convex curve in the lumbar spine was to the right, and the lower convex thoracic region to
Posted By: birdlady on 2008-03-04
In Reply to: convex or convexed? - mtmomof2
Subject: The lower convex curve in the lumbar spine was to the right, and the lower convex thoracic region to the left
Is how I would do it.
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