Trochanter
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Lua error in Module:Infobox at line 235: malformed pattern (missing ']'). The trochanter is an anatomical part of the femur connecting to the hip bone. It may refer to:
- Human trochanter
Structure
In human anatomy, the trochanter is a part of the femur. It can refer to:
Hinge in athletic performance
University of Oregon and USA Track and Field IAAF World Championships coach Taylor cites its contribution to maximum speed in sprint mechanics.[1]
Other animals
- Fourth trochanter, of archosaur leg bones
- trochanter (arthropod leg), a segment of the arthropod leg
See also
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