What does hypotrochanteric mean?
Hypotrochanteric means Beneath the trochanter of the femur.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Beneath the trochanter of the femur.
The hypotrochanteric fossa is extensive SI and ML, merging across a wide area with the gluteal crest (S1 Fig ), rather than being a distinct and narrow fossa that distinguishes the lateral wall of the femur from the weakly developed proximo-lateral buttress, as is typically seen when this feature is developed in AMH femora.
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Hypotrochanteric means Beneath the trochanter of the femur.
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The hypotrochanteric fossa is extensive SI and ML, merging across a wide area with the gluteal crest (S1 Fig ), rather than being a distinct and narrow fossa that distinguishes the lateral wall of the femur from the weakly developed proximo-lateral buttress, as is typically seen when this feature is developed in AMH femora.
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