trochanter

Term: trochanter

Literally meaning: “runner”

Origin: Anc Greek
τροχός/trochos(=wheel) > τρέχω/trecho(=run)

Coined/History
 Femurs help runner to run.

Definition
The trochanter is one of the two bony projections (processes) of the upper part of the femur. The two trochanters named as the greater or major  trochanter and  the lesser or  minor trochanter respectively.

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