Which of the following statements is true concerning the neck-to-shaft angle (angle of inclination)of the femur?
A) The normal angle in adults is approximately 100° to 115°.
B) A decrease in the normal angle is called coxa valga.
C) Coxa valga will decrease the lever arm of the hip abductor muscles.
D) It is the angle formed between the axis of the femoral neck and the transverse axis of the femoral condyles.

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Coxa valga increases the neck-to-shaft angle, which decreases the lever arm of the hip abductor muscles, affecting their mechanical advantage.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Neck-To-Shaft