"Kyphosis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Deformities of the SPINE characterized by an exaggerated convexity of the vertebral column. The forward bending of the thoracic region usually is more than 40 degrees. This deformity sometimes is called round back or hunchback.
Descriptor ID |
D007738
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MeSH Number(s) |
C05.116.900.800.500
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Kyphosis" by people in Profiles.
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Gabellini D, D'Antona G, Moggio M, Prelle A, Zecca C, Adami R, Angeletti B, Ciscato P, Pellegrino MA, Bottinelli R, Green MR, Tupler R. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy in mice overexpressing FRG1. Nature. 2006 Feb 23; 439(7079):973-7.
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Gehshan A, Feisal KA, Balikian J, Fuleihan FJ. Kyphoscoliosis pulmonary function in 10 cases. J Med Liban. 1980; 31(3):259-68.