Large points of muscle attachment near the head of the femur are called

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The trochanters are large points of muscle attachment near the head of the femur. The epicondyles are bony projections at the end of a long bone, such as the femur, for muscle attachment. A malleolus is a bony protrusion on the ankle. The acetabulum is a socket-like structure in the pelvic bone where the head of the femur fits in to form the hip joint. The patellas are small, round bones that form the kneecap.

Large Points of Muscle Attachment near the Head of the Femur