Which of the following describes the hips having an angle of torsion greater than 20°?
A) Retroverted
B) Coxa valgus
C) Coxa varus
D) Anteverted

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The angle of torsion of the hips refers to the angle formed between the axis of the femoral head and the axis of the femoral neck. If this angle is greater than 20°, it is called anteverted. Retroverted hips have an angle of torsion less than 8°, coxa valgus has a decreased angle between the femoral neck and shaft resulting in outward angulation, and coxa varus has an increased angle resulting in inward angulation.

Which of the Following Describes the Hips Having an Angle