The most lateral projection of the proximal epiphysis of the femur is the:

a. lesser trochanter

b. gluteal tuberosity

c.greater trochanter

d.femoral neck.

Video transcript

Hi, everyone. Let's take a look at this practice problem together. This structure is the most prominent landmark of the proximal end of the femur. The answer options are a head of the femur b, lesser Tranter, C, greater Tranter and D gluteal tuberosity. So the question asks for the most prominent landmark of the proximal end of the femur recall that proximal means nearest to the center of the body. So we need to identify the landmark that is most noticeable and prominent on the proximal femur for reference. I'm going to put up a drawing of the proximal end of the femur on the screen. Now, each of our answer options is a structure found on the proximal end of the femur. I'm going to be labeling those four answer options on the drawing. Right now. The head of the femur is the ball of the hip, hip, ball and socket joint. The greater trochanter is a site of insertion for many different muscles. The lesser tranter is smaller than the greater Trant and it also serves as an insertion site for a muscle. And lastly, the gluteal tuberosity is the site of insertion for the gluteus maximus muscle. So of these four options, which one is the most prominent landmark. It's option c the greater Trant, it's the most prominent and widest protuberance. It's a site of attachment for many muscles and connective tissues. So the correct answer is option C the greater tranter. All right, everyone. I hope you found this helpful and I'll see you soon for the next practice problem.