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trochanter

femoral trochanter

A bony prominence near the extremity of the femur that normally serves as attachment points for hip and thigh muscles[MP,modified].

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure zone of long bone
Latin Name femoral trochanter
FMA ID 82513

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the trochanter?

A bony prominence near the extremity of the femur that normally serves as attachment points for hip and thigh muscles[MP,modified].

What is the Latin name for the trochanter?

The Latin name for the trochanter is femoral trochanter.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:82513 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0000980 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — trochanter Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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