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Kyphosis (from Greek κυφός (kyphos) 'hump') is an abnormally excessive convex curvature of the spine as it occurs in the thoracic and sacral regions. [1] [2] Abnormal inward concave lordotic curving of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine is called lordosis.
Dromedary - also known as Arabian camel, is a large even-toed ungulate, of the genus Camelus, with one hump on its back. The hump stores up to 80 lb (36 kg) of fat, which the camel can break down into energy to meet its needs when resources are scarce; the hump also helps dissipate body heat. [1]
back, behind, rear [8] Greek ὄπῐσθεν (ópisthen), behind, at the back opisthotonus-opsy: examination or inspection Greek ὄψῐς (ópsis), view biopsy, autopsy: optic(o)-of or relating to chemical properties of the eye: Middle French optique; from Greek ὀπτῐκός (optikós); cognate with Latin oculus, relating to the eye
(Algeria) The dromedary has a long curved neck, single hump and long hair on the throat, shoulders and hump. The dromedary is the tallest of the three camel species. Adult males range in height between 1.8 and 2.4 m (5.9 and 7.9 ft) at the shoulder; [ 31 ] [ 32 ] females range between 1.7 and 1.9 m (5.6 and 6.2 ft).
A buffalo hump is the buildup of excess fat that forms behind the neck. While it's not harmful, treatments can help improve the appearance of the hump.
Benign symmetric lipomatosis, also known as Madelung's disease, is an adult-onset skin condition characterized by extensive symmetric fat deposits in the head, neck, and shoulder girdle area. [1]
This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank [clarification needed]).
Hump, the fleshy mass on the back of a camel containing its fat reservoir; Humping, slang for sexual intercourse. Dry humping, a form of non-penetrative sexual activity; Hunchback or Kyphosis, curvature of the upper spine