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greater trochanter

great trochanter

The greater trochanter (great 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. Because the pelvic outlet in the female is larger than in the male, there is a greater distance between the greater trochanters in the female. It has two surfaces and four borders. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure trochanter
Latin Name great trochanter
FMA ID 32852

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the greater trochanter?

The greater trochanter (great 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. Because the pelvic outlet in the female is larger than in th

What is the Latin name for the greater trochanter?

The Latin name for the greater trochanter is great trochanter.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:32852 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002503 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — greater trochanter Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.