 glenoid_fossa |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible | |
| Synonyms: | mandibular_fossa | |
| Related terms: | pit temporal_bone | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the concavity in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint | |
| Synonyms: | glenoid_cavity | |
| Related terms: | pit scapula | |
| Similar spelling: |
glenoid_cavity |
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