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Bowlegs (Genu Varum)

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Bowlegs (Genu Varum)

This photo shows a young child with bowlegs (genu varum), especially of the left leg. In bowlegs, the knees appear rotated away from each other.

DR P. MARAZZI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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