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glenoid fossa

cavitas glenoidalis

Anatomical cavity for the proximal articular surface of the proximal limb or fin element with the scapulocoracoid or equivalent structure.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure bone fossa
Latin Name cavitas glenoidalis
FMA ID 23275

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the glenoid fossa?

Anatomical cavity for the proximal articular surface of the proximal limb or fin element with the scapulocoracoid or equivalent structure.

What is the Latin name for the glenoid fossa?

The Latin name for the glenoid fossa is cavitas glenoidalis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:23275 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006657 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — glenoid fossa Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.