Question

33. Assertion (A): Bow legs opposite to knock knees position, Reason(B): There remains a wide gap between knees when a bow-legged person keeps his feet together A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true​

Answer 1

Answer:

I think B

Explanation:

but I'm not sure about my answer

Answer 2

Option A, both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Bow Legs (also known as Genu Varum) :

• It is a condition where the legs of a person appear to be bent outward just like a bow when the person stands with their ankles touching.

• It can be caused due to the following reasons:

                  1. Rickets ( due to Vitamin D deficiency)

                  2. Abnormal bone development

                  3. Fluoride poisoning

                  4. Lead poisoning

Knock Knees( also known as Genu Valgum):

• It is a condition where the knees of a person are touching when the person stands with their ankles touching.
• It can be caused due to the following reasons:  

                  1. Due to obesity (as there is excessive pressure on the knee joint)

                  2. Rickets ( due to Vitamin D deficiency)

                  3. Injury or improperly healed fractures