Question

(Lateral Aspect): What is the common name for the point at the tip of the femoral trochanter, 1.0 cm anterior to the most laterally projecting part of the femoral trochanter?

A)
Knee

B)
Hip

C)
Thorax

D)
Lumbar

Answer 1

The point at the tip of the femoral trochanter, 1.0 cm anterior to its most laterally projecting part, is referred to as the hip, which is associated with the femur, the largest bone in the thigh region. The correct option is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The common name for the point at the tip of the femoral trochanter, 1.0 cm anterior to the most laterally projecting part of the femoral trochanter, is the hip.

The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the body, forming the thigh region and articulating at its proximal end with the hip bone at the hip joint.

The greater trochanter is a prominent part of the femur that can be felt just under the skin on the side of the upper thigh and serves as an attachment point for the muscles that act across the hip joint, providing leverage for these muscles.