Fetal Skeleton Abnormalities

1.       Rhizomelia: shortening of proximal segment (femur, humerus)

2.       Mesomelia: shortening of middle segment (radius,ulna/ tibia fibula)

3.       Acromelia: shortening of distal segment (hands, feet)

4.       Micromelia: shortening of entire limb (mild/bowed/severe)