Genu valgum and genu varum refer to a knee that:

A) can be hyper-rotated medially and laterally, respectively.
B) can be hyperflexed and extended, respectively.
C) has a large Q-angle (knock-knees) and a small Q-angle (bow-legged), respectively.
D) can be displaced medially (because of a weak tibial collateral ligament) and laterally (because of a weak fibular collateral ligament), respectively.
E) can be displaced posteriorly and anteriorly, respectively.


Ans: C

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