Medical Definition of Fossa mandibularis

1. A deep hollow in the squamous portion of the temporal bone at the root of the zygoma, in which rests the condyle of the mandible. Synonym: cavitas glenoidalis, fossa mandibularis, articular fossa of temporal bone, glenoid cavity, glenoid fossa, glenoid surface. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fossa Mandibularis

fossa incudis
fossa infraclavicularis
fossa infraspinata
fossa infratemporalis
fossa inguinalis lateralis
fossa inguinalis medialis
fossa innominata
fossa intercondylaris
fossa intermesocolica transversa
fossa interpeduncularis
fossa ischiorectalis
fossa jugularis
fossa lateralis cerebri
fossa malleoli fibulae
fossa malleoli lateralis
fossa mandibularis (current term)
fossa navicularis Cruveilhier
fossa navicularis auriculae
fossa navicularis auris
fossa of Sylvius
fossa of anthelix
fossa of ductus venosus
fossa of helix
fossa of lacrimal gland
fossa of lacrimal sac
fossa of lateral malleolus
fossa olecrani

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