has part has part characteristic of towards has modifier Coxa vara The Latin word 'coxa' refers to the hip, and varus is a term for the inward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint. The normal range of the angle between the ball and the shaft of the femur is 120 to 135 degrees. Coxa vara can be congenital, developmental, or acquired. Abnormal femoral neck morphology abnormal decreased angle to diaphysis of femur neck of femur