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Subtrochanteric vs Trochanteric - What's the difference?

subtrochanteric | trochanteric | Derived terms |

Trochanteric is a derived term of subtrochanteric.



In anatomy terms the difference between subtrochanteric and trochanteric

is that subtrochanteric is beneath the trochanter of the femur while trochanteric is of or pertaining to the trochanter of the femur.

subtrochanteric

English

Adjective

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  • (anatomy) Beneath the trochanter of the femur

    • trochanteric

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the trochanter of the femur

    • Derived terms

    * intratrochanteric * intertrochanteric * pertrochanteric * pretrochanteric * subtrochanteric