The greater trochanter (great trochanter) of the femur is a large, irregular, quadrilateral eminence and a part of the skeletal system. It is directed lateral and slightly posterior. In the adult it is about 1 cm lower than the head. Because the pelvic outlet in the female is larger than in the male, there is a greater distance between the greater...
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the bony protuberance over the upper and outer aspect of the thigh bone.
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A strong process at the proximal and lateral part of the shaft of the femur, overhanging the root of the neck; it gives attachment to the gluteus medius and minimus, piriformis, obturator internus and externus, and gemelli muscles. ... Synonym: trochanter major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a strong process at the proximal and lateral part of the shaft of the femur, overhanging the root of the neck; it gives attachment to the gluteus medius and minimus, piriformis, obturator internus and externus, and gemelli muscles. Synonyms: trochanter major
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The upper end of the femur features two prominences which serve as attachment sites for muscles and ligaments. The larger prominence is called the greater trochanter and projects from the upper side of the femur. The smaller, or lesser, trochanter, projects medially from the side of the femur, just at the neck of the femur.
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