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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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54 cm (1 in) in diameter were placed on the subjects' right lower extremity over the greater trochanter, the middle of the lateral joint line of the knee, and the lateral malleolus. parkeri suspension was injected into the coelom of the tick, through the articulation of coxa IV with trochanter IV, in each of 50 adult ticks. In this position, the resident's hips and shoulders are tilted 30[degrees] from supine, which prevents pressure over the trochanter and sacrum. |
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