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Lesser trochanter of femur
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The lesser trochanter of the femur is a rounded apophysis projecting from the posteromedial part of the junction of the shaft and neck of the femur. It has a rough apex and anterior surface, whilst the posterior surface is smooth. It is connected to its larger counterpart, the greater trochanter, by two lines: the intertrochanteric line on the anterior aspect and the intertrochanteric crest on the posterior aspect of the proximal femur.
The lesser trochanter is the insertion point for the iliacus and psoas major muscles (iliopsoas).
| Terminology |
English: Lesser trochanter of femur Latin: Trochanter minor ossis femoris |
| Definition | Rounded projection from the posteromedial part of the junction of the neck and shaft of the femur |
| Function | Insertion site for the iliacus and psoas major (iliopsoas) muscles |
Learn more about the anatomy of the femur with this study unit (and article):
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