The large process of the femur that projects laterally from the junction of the neck and shaft is the ________.
A) lesser trochanter
B) linea aspera
C) greater trochanter
D) gluteal tuberosity
E) medial supracondylar ridge

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The greater trochanter is a large process of the femur that projects laterally from the junction of the neck and shaft. The lesser trochanter is a smaller process that projects medially from the junction of the neck and shaft. The linea aspera is a ridge that runs along the posterior surface of the femur. The gluteal tuberosity is a roughened area on the posterior surface near the greater trochanter. The medial supracondylar ridge is a ridge on the medial surface of the femur, below the condyles.

The Large Process of the Femur That Projects Laterally from the Junction