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greater trochanter

Term ID
UBERON:0002503
Synonyms
  • great trochanter
  • greater trochanter of femur
  • trochanter major
Definition
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]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_trochanter
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