- trochanteric fossa
- trochanteric fossa n a depression at the base of the internal surface of the greater trochanter of the femur for the attachment of the tendon of the obturator externus
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Trochanteric fossa — Infobox Bone Name = Trochanteric fossa Latin = fossa trochanterica GraySubject = 59 GrayPage = 244 Caption = Upper extremity of right femur viewed from behind and above. (Trochanteric fossa labeled in dark portion near center right.) Caption2 =… … Wikipedia
trochanteric fossa — noun : a depression at the base of the internal surface of the greater trochanter of the femur for the attachment of the tendon of the external obturator muscle … Useful english dictionary
fossa trochanterica — [TA] trochanteric fossa: a deep depression on the medial surface of the greater trochanter that receives the insertion of the tendon of the obturator externus muscle … Medical dictionary
fossa — A depression usually more or less longitudinal in shape below the level of the surface of a part. [L. a trench or ditch] acetabular f. [TA] a depressed area in the floor of the acetabulum superior to the … Medical dictionary
Bone — This article is about the skeletal organ. For other uses, see Bone (disambiguation) and Bones (disambiguation). For the tissue, see Osseous tissue. Drawing of a human femur Bones are rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of… … Wikipedia
Human leg — Lateral aspect of right leg Latin membrum inferios MeSH … Wikipedia
Greater trochanter — Infobox Bone Name = Greater trochanter Latin = trochanter major GraySubject = 59 GrayPage = 244 Caption = Upper extremity of right femur viewed from behind and above. MusclesOrigins = Vastus lateralis MusclesInsertions = Obturator internus,… … Wikipedia
Muscular system of the horse — See also: Equine anatomy Contents 1 Types of muscle 2 Build of skeletal muscle 3 Tendons of the lower leg 4 Main skeletal muscles of the horse … Wikipedia
Muscle — is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. There are three types of muscle in the body. Muscle which is responsible for moving extremities and external areas of the body is called "skeletal muscle." Heart… … Medical dictionary
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