NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Simulated Exam Test Bank Questions
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Which of the following bony landmarks is described as a large, blunt, irregularly shaped process found on the lateral aspect of the proximal femur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Trochanter. The Greater Trochanter is located on the lateral aspect of the proximal femur and is a large, blunt, irregularly shaped bony process. It serves as an important attachment site for many muscles of the legs, providing leverage and movement.
Choice A, Tubercle, is a small rounded projection, usually for the attachment of a ligament or tendon.
Choice B, Tuberosity, is a large rounded projection, also typically for muscle attachment.
Choice C, Condyle, refers to a rounded articular surface at the end of a bone, usually involved in joints.
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