Semmelweis Medical Terminology Practice Test

Which term means a large projection on a bone?

Spine Trochanter Epicondyle Process

Correct Answer:

Trochanter

Explanation:

In bone terminology, the name for a large, prominent projection where muscles attach is a trochanter. Unlike a spine, which is a slender, sharp projection; or an epicondyle, which sits above a condyle near a joint; or a general term like a process that covers any projection, a trochanter specifically denotes a large bump. A classic example is the greater trochanter of the femur, a prominent enlarged projection that serves as a key attachment point for several hip muscles.

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