Lateral deviation in spine are measure through:

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The correct option is (2):
The correct option is the Scoliometer. A scoliometer is a specific type of inclinometer—a tool resembling a ruler with a level—used by healthcare professionals to non-invasively detect and monitor lateral deviations of the spine, a condition most commonly known as scoliosis. The scoliometer's function is to measure the **Angle of Trunk Rotation (ATR)**, which is typically performed during the Adams Forward Bend Test. Since scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity involving both lateral curvature and axial vertebral rotation, the ATR measurement serves as a critical indicator of the rotational component associated with the lateral deviation. This tool is widely used in school screening programs for its ease of use and safety, as it avoids unnecessary X-ray exposure while reliably indicating trunk asymmetry.

The incorrect option is (1):
The term 'Vertebro graph' is not a standard, recognized medical instrument or procedure for measuring spinal deviation. While medical imaging techniques like radiography (X-rays) are used to create images of the vertebrae and spine—sometimes called radiographs or scans—the term 'Vertebro graph' is ambiguous and not the correct terminology for the hand-held tool used for surface measurement. The Scoliometer is a non-radiological screening tool, unlike X-ray imaging, which provides the precise angle of the spinal curve (Cobb angle) after a positive scoliometer screening. Therefore, this option refers to a non-existent or misnamed device for this screening purpose.

The incorrect option is (3):
'Infra scolio' is not a recognized medical term for any diagnostic instrument or technique used in the physical assessment of the spine or scoliosis. In the field of physical education and clinical assessment, every piece of equipment and measurement has a specific, standardized name to ensure accuracy and consistent professional communication. Since there is no standard instrument or measurement known as 'Infra scolio,' it is an invalid option in the context of physical health measurement.

The incorrect option is (4):
The term 'Gonio spine' is misleading, as a goniometer is a well-known tool in physical therapy and medicine, but it is primarily used to measure the **range of motion of joints**, such as the elbow or knee, in degrees. While the scoliometer also measures in degrees, it is a specialized instrument used specifically to measure the Angle of Trunk Rotation (ATR) over the spine's surface during a forward bend. Therefore, although the prefix "Gonio" relates to angle measurement, 'Gonio spine' is not the correct, specialized name for the precise tool used to measure the rotational and lateral deviation characteristic of scoliosis.