Trochantin
Translation of "trochantin" into Russian
Definitions
trochantin
NounUK
/trəʊˈkæntɪn/
US
/troʊˈkæntɪn/
A small, often triangular, sclerite located at the base of the leg in some arthropods, connecting the coxa to the body.
The entomologist carefully examined the trochantin to understand the insect's leg articulation.
trochantin
AdjectiveUK
/trəʊˈkæntɪn/
US
/troʊˈkæntɪn/
Relating to or associated with a trochantin; situated on a trochantin.
Trochantin muscles attach the leg to the thorax.