Rolandic Anatomy

Intertrochanteric Crest

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A heavy ridge on the back of the femur. This is a major landmark for "Hip Fractures"; a fracture along this crest (intertrochanteric fracture) is very common in the elderly and requires a large metal screw to fix.

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