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Record 1 2008-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

One of two processes near the head of the femur the outer being called the great trochanter, and the inner the small trochanter.

OBS

The second segment of the leg, between coxa and femur: often very small and easily overlooked.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Chacune des deux apophyses du fémur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
DEF

Nombre de dos eminencias óseas del fémur, donde se unen los músculos que hacen girar el muslo.

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