What is a “trochanter”? A. part of a femur B. a feature of the pelvis C. a projection that forms part of an articulation D. a groove in which lies a tendon
Option A. Trochanter is a part of femur. The “greater” trochanter is a bone marking (a bump) that lies on the lateral floor of the proximal femur, whilst the “lesser” trochanter lies on the medial floor of the proximal femur.
