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Varus
Varus Medial deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'bow-legged').
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Medial
Anatomical term meaning on the inside (as opposed to lateral). Not to be confused with median (nerve) that is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome.
Distal
A location farther from a point of reference. For example, the foot is distal to the knee, relative to the center of the body.
Joint
Where the ends of two or more bones meet.
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Lateral deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'knock knee').
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