Trochanter

The trochanter is an anatomical part of the femur connecting to the hip bone. It may refer to:

  • Human trochanter
  • Greater trochanter
  • Lesser trochanter
  • Third trochanter

    • Structure

    In human anatomy, the trochanter is a part of the femur. It can refer to:

  • Greater trochanter
  • Lesser trochanter
  • Third trochanter

    • Hinge in athletic performance

    University of Oregon and USA Track and Field IAAF World Championships coach Taylor cites its contribution to maximum speed in sprint mechanics.

    Other animals

  • Fourth trochanter, of archosaur leg bones
  • trochanter (arthropod leg), a segment of the arthropod leg

    • See also

  • Intertrochanteric crest
  • Intertrochanteric line

    • References

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    Human body is a miraculous creation. As many as 7 trillion nerves, 600 muscles and 206 bones form the human body as we know it ... Humans and mammals usually have two or sometimes three trochanters that protect the hip bone and aid its movement.
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