tro·chan·ter

(trō-kăn′tər)

1. Any of several bony processes on the upper part of the femur of many vertebrates.

2. The second proximal segment of the leg of an insect.

[New Latin, from Greek trokhantēr, ball of the hip joint, from trekhein, to run.]

tro·chan′ter·al, tro′chan·ter′ic (trō′kən-tĕr′ĭk, -kăn-) adj.

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trochanter

(trəʊˈkæntə)

1. (Anatomy) any of several processes on the upper part of the vertebrate femur, to which muscles are attached

2. (Zoology) the third segment of an insect's leg

[C17: via French from Greek trokhantēr, from trekhein to run]

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tro•chan•ter

(troʊˈkæn tər)

n.

1. (in humans) either of two knobs at the top of the femur that serve for the attachment of muscles between the thigh and pelvis.

2. (in other vertebrates) any of two or more similar knobs at the top of the femur.

3. the second segment of an insect leg, between the coxa and femur.

[1605–15; < New Latin < Greek trochantḗr; akin to trochós wheel]

tro`chan•ter′ic (-kənˈtɛr ɪk) tro•chan′ter•al, adj.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

trochanter - one of the bony prominences developed near the upper extremity of the femur to which muscles are attached

appendage, outgrowth, process - a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant; "a bony process"

femoris, femur, thighbone - the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee

Translations

tro·chan·ter

n. trocánter, una de las dos prominencias exteriores localizadas bajo el cuello del fémur;

greater ___ → ___ mayor;

lesser ___ → ___ menor.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

trochanter

n trocánter m

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References in periodicals archive

In 1961, Gordon stated that trochanteric bursitis started in the gluteus tendons at their attachment to the greater trochanter. (11) Gordon thought adjacent bursae were involved secondarily, analogous to bursitis and tendinitis of the shoulder.

Endoscopic treatment of gluteus medius tears: a review

Previous to dissection of gluteal region, the sacrum, ischial tuberosity and greater trochanter of the femur were used as landmarks to make an incision and get rid of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

The Vascular Supply of Hip Joint and its Clinical Significant/ Suministro Vascular de la Articulacion de la Cadera y su Significado Clinico

After relocating the hip and closing the capsule, the greater trochanter was reattached using 2 cannulated 6.5 mm screws (Figure 5).

Surgical Hip Dislocation for Management of Acetabular Osteochondroma in an Adult

Entry point is made with bone awl over a tissue protector at the tip of greater trochanter in antero-posterior view and midpoint of greater trochanter in lateral view.

A prospective study of treatment of intertrochanteric fracture femur with trochanteric entry nail in adults

After reduction, on the lateral side of the affected lower limb, a 2.5 mm Kirschner wire was inserted percutaneously to serve as a guiding wire toward the femoral head under fluoroscopic visualization, which was 5-6 cm distal from the greater trochanter. The guiding wire crossed femoral neck and femoral calcar, and stopped at 0.5-1.0 cm under the joint surface of the femoral head.

Efficacy Evaluation for the Treatment of Subcapital Femoral Neck Fracture in Young Adults by Capsulotomy Reduction and Closed Reduction

Length of the femur, distance between the nutrient foramina and the superior border of the greater trochanter and lateromedial diameters and anteroposterior of the femur at the level of the diaphyseal nutrient foramina, in 50 bones of adults subjects, of both sexes from the Museum of Anatomy of the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad de La Frontera, Chile.

Diaphyseal nutrient foramina in the femur, tibia and fibula bones/Foramenes nutricios diafisarios de los huesos femur, tibia y fibula

Skin incision made 4 to 5cm above greater trochanter, adequate enough to make entry point.

Treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fracture of femur with dynamic hip screw versus proximal femoral nail: a comparative study

The growth areas in the proximal femur are the physeal plate, the growth plate of the greater trochanter, and the femoral neck isthmus.

Hip dysplasia in the skeletally mature patient

It was found to be present about 7 cm below the tip of the greater trochanter (Figure--1) and on careful measurement with a measuring tape, the bony projection was found to be about 1.70 cm in length (Figure--2).

The third trochanter in human femur: a case report

The morphological appearance of hips that have sustained an insult during growth is frequently characterized by a deformed epiphysis, a short femoral neck, and a greater trochanter with a tip that is higher than the center of the femoral head.

Relative neck lengthening and intracapital osteotomy for severe perthes and perthes-like deformities

The bone substance of the greater trochanter, femoral neck, and femoral trochanter was poor and showed bone fragility.

Total Hip Arthroplasty Using a Polished Tapered Cemented Stem in Hereditary Multiple Exostosis

If open reduction of the fracture becomes necessary and several fragments are found (especially of the greater trochanter), a dynamic hip screw (DHS) with the trochanter stabilizing plate is preferred.

Management of intertrochanteric fracture by P.F.N Vs D.H.S: a comparative study