MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common cause of dwarfism is a disorder called achondroplasia, which causes disproportionately short stature. This disorder usually results in the following: An average-size trunk. Short arms and legs, with particularly short upper arms and upper legs.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is achondroplasia? Achondroplasia is a genetic bone disorder, affecting one in 20, 000 babies. It is the most common type of dwarfism in which the child’s arms and legs are short in proportion to body length. The head is often large and the trunk is normal size.

Detailed explanation-3: -Large head size with large forehead. Flattened bridge of nose. Crowded or crooked teeth. Short arms, legs, and fingers, but normal-sized torso. Upper arms and thighs more shortened. Bowed lower legs. More items