Question

Greater trochanter occurs in

• A. Humerus
• B. Radius
• C. Ulna
• D. Femur

Answer 1

The correct option is D Femur

• Lower limb comprises of 32 bones. They are hip bone (1), femur (1), patella (1), tibia (1), fibula (1), tarsals (8), metatarsals (5), proximal phalanges (5), intermediate phalanges(5) and distal phalanges (4).
  
• Greater trochanter of the femur is quadrilateral elevation, projecting upward from the lateral aspect of the junction of neck and shaft. Hence greater trochanter occurs in the femur.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'Femur'.