What anatomy is located on the posterolateral surface of the proximal femur?

lesser trochanter
greater tubercle
greater trochanter
lesser tubercle


greater trochanter

Rationale: The greater trochanter is located on posterior and lateral surface of the proximal femur. The lesser trochanter is located medial and more inferior than the greater trochanter.

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