What is it medically called when the alignment of the forearm and humerus fully extends beyond 0°?
A) Cubitus valgus
B) Cubitus varus
C) Cubital valgus
D) Cubital recurvatum

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Cubital recurvatum is the medical term used to describe the alignment of the forearm and humerus extending beyond 0°. Cubitus valgus refers to a deformity where the angle between the arm and forearm is greater than normal, while cubitus varus refers to a deformity where the angle is smaller than normal. Cubital valgus refers specifically to a valgus deformity of the elbow joint. None of these options accurately describe the condition being asked for in the question.

What Is It Medically Called When the Alignment of the Forearm