[1] The opposite deformation, where the twist or angulation is directed medially, toward the center of the body, is called varus.

Valgus is a term for outward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint.

The opposite condition is called varus, which is a medial deviation of the distal bone.

The terms "varus" and "valgus" always refer to the direction in which the distal segment of the joint points.

The original Latin definitions for varus and valgus were the opposite of their current usage.