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trochanter [trō′kan·tər]
(anatomy) A process on the proximal end of the femur in many vertebrates, which serves for muscle attachment and, in birds, for articulation with the ilium. (invertebrate zoology) The second segment of an insect leg, counting from the base. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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