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Trochanteric Fossa
Skeletal System

Trochanteric Fossa

Fossa trochanterica

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Description

The trochanteric fossa is the rough, deep depression found along the posterosuperior aspect of the proximal end of femur. It is formed by the concave posteromedial aspect of the greater trochanter and provides an insertion site for the obturator externus muscle.

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