Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) Practice Exam

What is most likely a result of an anterior pelvic tilt?

1. Lordosis

2. Kyphosis

3. Scoliosis

4. Osteoporosis

The correct answer is: Lordosis

An anterior pelvic tilt occurs when the front of the pelvis drops and the back of the pelvis rises. This shift in position can lead to an exaggerated curvature in the lower back, a condition known as lordosis. In lordosis, the lumbar spine curves more than normal, resulting in a pronounced arch. This curvature is a direct consequence of the biomechanics altered by the anterior pelvic tilt, causing an increase in lumbar lordosis and potentially leading to discomfort or pain. The other choices do not directly relate to the effects of an anterior pelvic tilt. Kyphosis involves an exaggerated curvature of the thoracic spine, which is a separate condition. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that is unrelated to the pelvic position. Osteoporosis, on the other hand, refers to a decrease in bone density and does not specifically arise from changes in pelvic alignment. Thus, the relationship between anterior pelvic tilt and increased lumbar lordosis highlights why this is the most likely result of that posture change.