Trochanter

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 182047004

Trochanter

Definition

A bony prominence near the extremity of the femur that normally serves as attachment points for hip and thigh muscles[MP,modified].

Also known as femoral trochanter, trochanter of femur — per UBERON

The Trochanter is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as