noun
- either of two bony projections on the upper part of the thighbone where muscles attach
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The greater trochanter is the larger of the two bony prominences on the femur.
- Hip fractures often occur near the trochanter in elderly patients.
- The surgeon identified the trochanter as a landmark during the procedure.
- Muscle attachments at the trochanter help stabilize the hip joint.
- Pain in the trochanter region may indicate bursitis.
- The lesser trochanter serves as an attachment point for the psoas muscle.