Preferred Label : greater trochanter;
Uberon definition : The greater trochanter (great trochanter) of the femur is a large, irregular, quadrilateral
eminence and a part of the skeletal system. It is directed a little lateralward and
backward, and, in the adult, is about 1 cm lower than the head. Because the pelvic
outlet in the female is larger than in the male, there is a greater distance between
the greater trochanters in the female. It has two surfaces and four borders. [WP,unvetted].;
Uberon synonym : great trochanter; greater trochanter of femur;
Origin ID : 0002503;
UMLS CUI : C0223865;
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The greater trochanter (great trochanter) of the femur is a large, irregular, quadrilateral
eminence and a part of the skeletal system. It is directed a little lateralward and
backward, and, in the adult, is about 1 cm lower than the head. Because the pelvic
outlet in the female is larger than in the male, there is a greater distance between
the greater trochanters in the female. It has two surfaces and four borders. [WP,unvetted].
