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glenoid fossa

noun

Meaning

  1. The hollow at the end of the scapula into which fits the humerus to make the shoulder joint

Etymology / origin

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Related words

glenoid cavity(English)mandibular fossa(English)glenoid(English)glenoid labrum(English)glenosphere(English)shoulder joint(English)scapha(English)scapula(English)

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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