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Greater trochanter / abductors – transverse

Patient Positioning

Patient lies on the opposite hip.

Probe Positioning

Place the transducer over the greater trochanter as a landmark.

Pelvis lateral trochanter major abductors transverse
Pelvis lateral trochanter major abductors transverse
Pelvis lateral trochanter major abductors transverse
Pelvis lateral trochanter major abductors transverse
Pelvis lateral trochanter major abductors transverse
Pelvis lateral trochanter major abductors transverse

Note: the gluteus minimus tendon is located anteriorly and inserts into the anterior facet of the greater trochanter. The gluteus medius inserts into the lateral facet of the greater trochanter. In normal conditions, the bursae around the greater trochanter are not detectable.