(anatomy) In vertebrates with legs, the end of the femur near the hip joint, not including the head or neck. / In some arthropods, the second segment of the leg, between the coxa and the femur.

plural of trochanter

(anatomy) A small eminence on the proximal femur, below the greater trochanter.

(anatomy) An eminence on the proximal femur, below the head.

plural of greater trochanter

plural of lesser trochanter

(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the trochanter of the femur

(zoology) Any spider in the family Trochanteriidae.

plural of trochanteriid

Relating to the trochanter.