Which Is a Congenital Deformity in Which the Knees Are

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Multiple Choice

Which is a congenital deformity in which the knees are rotated toward the midline and the lower legs are bent outward beginning at the knees?

• A)ankylosing spondylitis
• B)genu valgum
• C)hallux valgus
• D)talipes equinovarus

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Definitions:

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