American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Practice Exam

The term for congenital clubfoot is "Talipes." This condition is characterized by an abnormal positioning of the foot and ankle at birth, where the foot appears to be twisted or rotated inward. Talipes can affect one or both feet and is usually diagnosed through physical examination and sometimes imaging studies.

In medical terminology, the word "talipes" refers specifically to deformities of the foot and is often divided further into subcategories, such as talipes equinovarus, which describes the specific presentation of clubfoot, where the heel is elevated, and the toes point downward and inward. Early diagnosis and treatment, often involving casting or surgery, are critical for improving outcomes for individuals with this condition.

The other terms listed correspond to different conditions unrelated to clubfoot: "pectus" refers to deformities of the chest (such as pectus excavatum), "kyphosis" is an abnormal curvature of the spine resulting in a hunchback appearance, and "scoliosis" describes a lateral curvature of the spine. Each of these terms addresses distinct medical issues, separating them clearly from talipes.