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glenoid fossa meaning and definition
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Definition of glenoid fossa (noun)
- a deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible
- synonyms: mandibular fossa
- the concavity in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint
- synonyms: glenoid cavity
Source: Princeton University Wordnet