Trochanter
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In human anatomy, the trochanter is a part of the thigh bone. It can refer to:
  • Greater trochanter
    Greater trochanter
    The greater trochanter of the femur is a large, irregular, quadrilateral eminence and a part of the skeletal system.It is directed a little lateralward and backward, and, in the adult, is about 1 cm lower than the head...

  • Lesser trochanter
    Lesser trochanter
    The lesser trochanter of the femur is a conical eminence, which varies in size in different subjects-Anatomy:It projects from the lower and back part of the base of the femur neck.From its apex three well-marked borders extend:...

  • Third trochanter
    Third trochanter
    In human anatomy, the third trochanter is a bony projection occasionally present on the proximal femur near the superior border of the gluteal tuberosity. When present, it is oblong, rounded, or conical in shape and sometimes continuous with the gluteal ridge...


See also

  • Intertrochanteric crest
    Intertrochanteric crest
    The intertrochanteric crest is a bony ridge located on the posterior side of the head of the femur, stretching obliquely downward and medially from the summit of the greater trochanter to the lesser trochanter....

  • Intertrochanteric line
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