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Genu varum (also called bow-leggedness, bandiness, bandy-leg, and tibia vara) is a varus deformity marked by (outward) bowing at the knee, which means that the lower leg is angled inward in relation to the thigh's axis, giving the limb overall the appearance of an archer's bow.
[1] [2] Similarly, while a valgus deformity of the knee would currently describe knocked knees, the original Latin meaning was "bow-legged" [3] [4] Application of these words in adjectival form to other portions of the body by the medical community has resulted in their definitions changing so that they now refer to the angle of the distal ...
It can cause bone deformity including short stature and genu varum (bow-leggedness). It is associated with a mutation in the PHEX gene sequence (Xp.22) and subsequent inactivity of the PHEX protein. [2]
Misalignment of joints could result in postures similar to those seen in congenital malformations such as bow-leggedness, knock-knee, pigeon toe, and club foot. Misaligned sockets can simulate excessive hip and knee flexion and extension.
The opposite condition, genu varum (bow-leggedness), occurs when the femurs diverge. In the general population without these conditions, the femoral-tibial angle is about 175 degrees. [3] The femur is the largest and thickest bone in the human body.
A 2017 study, published in Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, showed that the hair follicles of adults taking a spermidine-based nutritional supplement remained in their growth phase longer than ...
Neuromuscular disease can be caused by autoimmune disorders, [1] genetic/hereditary disorders [2] and some forms of the collagen disorder Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, [12] exposure to environmental chemicals and poisoning which includes heavy metal poisoning. [3]
Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...