Glenoid Fossa — synonyms, definition

1. glenoid fossa (Noun)

2 synonyms
glenoid cavity mandibular fossa
2 definitions

glenoid fossa (Noun) — A deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible.

glenoid fossa (Noun) — The concavity in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint.

2 types of
fossa pit
5 parts of
os temporale scapula shoulder blade shoulder bone temporal bone