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Posterior facet of greater trochanter - Hip MRI - Axial PD FS - e-Anatomy
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Posterior facet of greater trochanter

Facies posterioris trochanteri majoris

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The posterior facet of greater trochanter is covered by the trochanteric bursa and is involved in the insertion of the gluteus medius muscle.

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  • Posterior facet of greater trochanter - Hip MRI - Axial PD FS - e-Anatomy
  • Posterior facet of greater trochanter - Hip MRI - Axial T1 - e-Anatomy
  • Posterior facet of greater trochanter - Hip MRI - Sagittal PD FS - e-Anatomy
  • Posterior facet of greater trochanter - Hip MRI - Sagittal T1 - e-Anatomy
  • Posterior facet of greater trochanter - Hip MRI - Coronal PD FS - e-Anatomy
  • Posterior facet of greater trochanter - Hip MRI - Coronal T1 - e-Anatomy
Posterior facet of greater trochanter - Hip MRI - Axial PD FS - e-Anatomy
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  8. Posterior facet of greater trochanter

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

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