Glenoid fossa: Definition with Glenoid fossa Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. A deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible.

Exact synonyms: Mandibular Fossa
Group relationships: Os Temporale, Temporal Bone
Generic synonyms: Fossa, Pit

2. Noun. The concavity in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint.

Exact synonyms: Glenoid Cavity
Group relationships: Scapula, Shoulder Blade, Shoulder Bone
Generic synonyms: Fossa, Pit

1. The hollow in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to make the shoulder joint. Synonym: mandibular fossa. (05 Mar 2000)

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