The lesser trochanter (small trochanter) of the femur is a conical eminence, which varies in size in different subjects ==Structure== It projects from the lower and back part of the base of the femur neck. From its apex three well-marked borders extend: The summit of the trochanter is rough, and gives insertion to the tendon of the Psoas major and...
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A pyramidal process projecting from the medial and proximal part of the shaft of the femur at the line of junction of the shaft and the neck; it receives the insertion of the psoas major and iliacus (iliopsoas) muscles. ... Synonym: trochanter minor, small trochanter, trochantin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a pyramidal process projecting from the medial and proximal part of the shaft of the femur at the line of junction of the shaft and the neck; it receives the insertion of the psoas major and iliacus (iliopsoas) muscles. Synonyms: trochanter minor, small trochanter, trochantin
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