third trochanter


third tro·chan·ter

[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