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Q: What is the function of a greater trochanter?
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What attaches the greater trochanter to lesser trochanter?

The greater trochanter is attached to the lesser trochanter by large tendons.


What is the bony process on the femur?

The femur is the long bone of the leg. The two large processes of the proximal femur are the greater and lesser trochanter.


The two large processes of the proximal femur are the greater and lesser?

greater trochanter and lesser trochanter


Large process below the neck of the femur?

Greater trochanter


What does a trochanter do?

The trochanter is a bone feature of the tibia, it interacts with the femur. Its function is to aid in the stability of the knee joint.First there are two trochanters. most simply called the Greater(the larger of the two) Trochanter and the Lesser(smaller of the two) Trochanter. Most of the time the "bump" you feel on the outside of your hip/upper leg is the Greater Trochanter. As with most "bumps' on bones ,the trochanters serves as anchor attachments for the muscles in hip/leg/buttock area. Among those muscles that insert to the Greater trochanter are the the Gluteus Minimus. Gluteus Medius, and Prirformis among others. Hope this helps


What bones have trochanters?

The trochanter is part of the femur (thigh bone) that is connected to the hip bone in a human. It can refer to the greater trochanter, the lesser trochanter or the third trochanter.


Where the greater trochanter is located?

the femur


Do femur and humerus bones have trochanchanters?

Just the femur has a trochanter. It has a greater and a lesser trochanter. They give depth and stability to the joint.


What is the large proximal projection on the femur?

Trochanter. A large, rough projection.trochanter


What is the part of the femur which is readily palpable at the hip?

greater trochanter


What are major features of the proximal portion of femur?

The four major features of the proximal end are the head, neck, greater trochanter, and lesser trochanter


What are the major features of the proximal portion of the femurs?

The four major features of the proximal end are the head, neck, greater trochanter, and lesser trochanter