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There are four main clinical features of a clubfoot: 1 – Inversion (turning in) of the forefoot 2 – Enversion ( turning out) of the heel and hindfoot 3 – Limited ability to extend the ankle and subtalar joint 4 – Internal rotation of the leg It is considered to be a complex congenital condition, with many possible factors contributing to its cause.
It is a height, of a person’s stature, that is higher than expected according to age and gender. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome. The skeletal system is made up of all of the bones and joints of the body. This includes 270 bones at birth, which reduces to 206 once an individual reaches adulthood as some bones fuse together during this period. The skeletal system has many crucial functions including the protection of crucial body organs, body movement, storing minerals and fats and forming blood cells. Symptoms affecting the skeletal system may be seen with the naked eye. Diagnosing a skeletal related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective. Symptoms relating to the skeleton may affect the ability of an individual to function and move normally.
It is when the distance between the two inner corners of the eyes is measured as being two standard deviations above the norm, or when this widened distance is obvious when looking at the face. This does not usually affect the pupils of the eyes which are not further apart, just the space between the inner corners of the eyes. It does not affect the whole eye.
It is when the mouth (oral aperture) has a triangular appearance, with the apex( the tallest part of the lip)in the middle of the upper vermillion. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome. The mouth is a part of the GI tract of the digestive system of the body, a system which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.The digestive system is what makes it possible for the body to eat and digest essential nutrients from food. Sometimes symptoms affecting the mouth can be seen with the eye. Although diagnosing a mouth related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective. Symptoms relating to the mouth may affect its structure, shape and/ or function. Some features will affect just the appearance of the mouth while others may affect its ability to function properly as a part of the digestive system.
Eyebrows that appear thicker than normal. This means eyebrows with an increased density or number and or diameter of the hairs that make up the eyebrows. It can affected the complete eyebrow or partial. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome. Hair is a part of the integumentary system of the body, a system which includes not only hair but also skin and nails too. The integumentary system acts to protect our body from external threats or injury. Generally, symptoms affecting the hair can be seen with the eye. Although diagnosing a hair related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective. Symptoms relating to the hair affect hair on all parts of the body, including the scalp, torso and face. They may also affect specific features of the face, including the eyebrows and eyelashes. When looking specifically at symptoms relating to the hair, other aspects such as the amount, distribution, thickness, texture and colour should also be taken into consideration.
It is when the vermilion, or red of the lower lip, measures two standard deviations below the mean height. This mean height varies widely amongst ethnic groups and because of this, measurements must be compared against the mean for the same ethnic group.
It is when the vermilion, or red of the upper lip, measures two standard deviations above the mean height. This mean height varies widely amongst ethnic groups and because of this, measurements must be compared against the mean for the same ethnic group.
Thickened skin refers to skin that is thicker than the norm. This will be decided by the clinician assessing the thickness of the skin, and there are no measurement criteria. This thickening may also be accompanied by a tightness in the skin. It may include calluses, or a thickening caused by constant scratching or rubbing, leading skin cells to grow to compensate.
It is when the toes are webbed or fused together. This definition includes the fusing of the soft parts of the toes and or the bones. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome. Limbs refer to the arms and legs of the body. They also include the hands and feet connected to the main limbs. Parts of the limbs include the fingers and toes, known as digits. The limbs are an essential part of many different functions of the body, including movement, feeding, and other necessary daily skills. Symptoms and features affecting the development and functioning of the limbs may also impact these activities as well. Generally, symptoms affecting the limbs may be seen with the naked eye. Although diagnosing a limb related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.