Ectromelia is a congenital condition where
long bone
The long bones are those that are longer than they are wide. They are one of five types of bones: long, short, flat, irregular and sesamoid. Long bones, especially the femur and tibia, are subjected to most of the load during daily activities ...
s are missing or underdeveloped.
Examples include:
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Amelia
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Hemimelia
Hemimelia is a birth defect consisting in unilateral or bilateral underdevelopment of the distal part of the lower or upper limb. The affected bone may be shortened or not develop at all.
Types of hemimelia
Transverse hemimelia is a congenital ...
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Phocomelia
Phocomelia is a congenital condition that involves malformations of human arms and legs which result in a flipper-like appendage. A prominent cause of phocomelia is the mother being prescribed the use of the drug thalidomide during pregnancy; ho ...
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Sirenomelia
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Congenital disorders of musculoskeletal system
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