[TA] an occasional process at the proximal end of the lateral lip of the linea aspera of the femur, about on a level with the lesser trochanter, giving insertion to the greater part of the gluteus maximus muscle. See also: gluteal tuberosity. Synonym(s): trochanter tertius [TA]
third trochanter
The gluteal tubercle of the femur when it is unusually prominent.See also: trochanter