| trochantin | A pyramidal process projecting from the medial and proximal part of the shaft of the femur at the line of junction of the shaft and the neck; it receives the insertion of the psoas major and iliacus (iliopsoas) muscles. Synonym: trochanter minor, small trochanter, trochantin. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| trochantine | <zoology> The second joint of the leg of an insect, often united with the coxa. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| trochantinian | Relating to the trochanter minor. (05 Mar 2000) |