Which of the Following is a Bony Protrusion on the Distal

Question

Which of the following is a bony protrusion on the distal end of the femur?
A) greater trochanter
B) linea aspera
C) medial epicondyle
D) gluteal tuberosity

Accepted Answer

The medial epicondyle is a bony protrusion on the distal end of the femur, located medially. The greater trochanter is a bony protrusion on the proximal end of the femur, the linea aspera is a ridge on the posterior surface of the femur, and the gluteal tuberosity is a roughened area on the posterior surface of the femur near the greater trochanter.