The large projection lateral to the head of the femur is the
A) greater trochanter
B) lesser trochanter
C) lateral condyle
D) lateral epicondyle

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The greater trochanter is a large projection lateral to the head of the femur. The lesser trochanter is a smaller projection on the medial side of the femur. The lateral and medial condyles are the rounded ends of the femur that articulate with the tibia. The lateral epicondyle is a bony prominence on the lateral side of the femur, above the lateral condyle.

The Large Projection Lateral to the Head of the Femur