Either of the two bony prominences developed from independent centers near the upper extremity of the femur below the femoral neck. The greater and the lesser.
Two bony lumps on either side of the top end of the femur where muscles are attached.
One of two bony projections (the greater trochanter and the lesser trochanter) on the proximal end of the femur that serve for the attachment of muscles.
Either of the two protuberances that occur below the neck of the femur.
The name given to two bony prominences at the upper end of the thigh-bone (FEMUR). The greater trochanter can be felt on the outer side of the thigh; the lesser trochanter is a small prominence on the inner side of this bone.
Either of the two bony processes below the neck of the femur.
One of the two bony projections located at the top of the femur, with the larger trochanter positioned on the outer side and the smaller trochanter on the inner side of the bone.