Definitionn. one of the bony prominences developed near the upper extremity of the femur to which muscles are attached
Last update: October 28, 2015
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In most insects the leg is built up of nine segments: (1) a broad triangular, sub-globular, conical or cylindrical haunch (coxa); (2) a small trochanter; (3) an elongate stout thigh (femur); (4) a more slender shin (tibia); and (5-9) a foot consisting of five tarsal segments. [Please select]
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The fibers converge posteriorly, and the muscle inserts by a short, broad tendon on the lateral surface of the femur immediately distal to the trochanter. [Please select]
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The insertion is tendinous on the lateral surface of the trochanter opposite the insertion of the _m. [Please select]
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The great trochanter is large, and extends beyond the level of the plane in which the head of the femur is found. [Please select]
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The great trochanter is very prominent, and projects beyond the level of the head of the femur. [Please select]
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The digital fossa is situated behind and below the summit of the great trochanter. [Please select]
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Fulcrant: the trochanter when continued along the femur, as in Carabids. [Please select]
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