Etymology · Ancient Greek
τροχαντήρ
3 English words descend from Ancient Greek τροχαντήρ, most common first.
- trochanterIn vertebrates with legs, the end of the femur near the hip joint, not including the head or neck.
- trochinThe lesser tuberosity of the head of the humerus.
- trochiterThe greater tuberosity of the humerus, admitting several of the muscles of the shoulders.