What is the normal carrying angle range for males?

• A. 15° to 20°
• B. 5° to 10°
• C. 0° to 5°
• D. 10° to 15°

Answer: (B)

The carrying angle is the natural valgus tilt of the forearm relative to the upper arm when the elbow is extended. In adults, there are gender differences: men typically have a smaller angle, around 5 to 10 degrees, while women tend to have 10 to 15 degrees. Therefore, the normal range for males is about 5 to 10 degrees of valgus. This angle is measured with the elbow extended and the forearm in a neutral position, often using a goniometer to compare the axes of the humerus and the forearm. Angles outside this typical male range can be seen with certain injuries or anatomical variations, whereas near-neutral (0–5 degrees) is less common in healthy adult males, and higher ranges are more characteristic of females or of pathological cubitus valgus.