Large points of muscle attachment near the proximal end of the femur are called
A) epicondyles.
B) a malleolus.
C) the acetabulum.
D) the trochanters.
E) the patellas.

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The large points of muscle attachment near the proximal end of the femur are called trochanters. Epicondyles are similar structures found on distal ends of the femur and other bones. A malleolus is a bony prominence on the ankle. The acetabulum is a socket in the pelvis where the femur articulates. The patellas are small, triangular bones that protect the front of the knee joint.

Large Points of Muscle Attachment near the Proximal End of the Femur