greater trochanter

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Introduction

A strong process at the proximal & lateral part of the shaft of the femur, overhanging the root of the neck. It gives attachment of the gluteus medius & minimus, piriformis, obturator internus & externus, & gemelli muscles.

More general terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995