VATER Syndrome

V = Vertebrae (spinal bones) problem(s). An example is abnormally formed vertebrae(hemivertebrae).
A = Anus and sometimes rectum problem(s). An example is no opening where the anus should be (imperforate anus)
T = Trachea (wind pipe) problem(s). An example is a connection between the trachea and esophagus (tracheal esophageal fistula).
E = Esophagus (tube from mouth to stomach) problem(s). An example is a missing part of the esophagus (esophageal atresia).
R = Radius (lower arm bone on thumb side) problem(s). An example is an abnormally formed or missing thumb.
R = renal (kidney) problem(s). An example is an abnormally formed kidney.

VACTERLS, VATERS, VACTERL

C = Cardiac (heart) problem(s). An example is a hole in the heart
L = Limb (arms, hands, legs, or feet) problem(s). An example is extra fingers or shortened limbs.
S = Single umbilical artery (umbilical cord had 2 blood vessels instead of 3).

from: http://chuckweb.tripod.com/babyshay/vater.htm