Fossa (anatomy)
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In anatomical terminology, fossa has come to mean a depression or hollow, in general, in a bone
. Other parts of the body may be involved, for example, the antecubital fossa. Some examples include:
Bone
Bones are rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates. They support, and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells and store minerals. Bone tissue is a type of dense connective tissue...
. Other parts of the body may be involved, for example, the antecubital fossa. Some examples include:
- Antecubital fossa
- Fossa navicularisFossa navicularisFossa navicularis is an alternate name for two different boat-shaped depressions:* fossa of vestibule of vagina* navicular fossa of male urethra...
- Cuboid fossa
- Anterior cranial fossaAnterior cranial fossaThe floor of the anterior fossa is formed by the orbital plates of the frontal, the cribriform plate of the ethmoid, and the small wings and front part of the body of the sphenoid; it is limited behind by the posterior borders of the small wings of the sphenoid and by the anterior margin of the...
- Middle cranial fossaMiddle cranial fossaThe middle fossa, deeper than the anterior cranial fossa, is narrow medially and widens laterally to the sides of the skull. It is separated from the posterior fossa by the clivus and the petrous crest....
- Posterior cranial fossaPosterior cranial fossaThe posterior cranial fossa is part of the intracranial cavity, located between the foramen magnum and tentorium cerebelli. It contains the brainstem and cerebellum.This is the most inferior of the fossae. It houses the cerebellum, medulla and pons....
- Jugular fossaJugular fossaThe jugular fossa is a deep depression in the inferior part of the base of the skull. More specifically, it is located in the temporal bone, posterior to the carotid canal and the aquæductus cochleæ...
- Fossa ovalis (heart)Fossa ovalisFossa ovalis can refer to:* Fossa ovalis , also called the saphenous opening* Fossa ovalis , an embryonic remnant of the foramen ovale...
- Fossa ovalis (thigh)
- Iliac fossaIliac fossaThe iliac fossa is a large, smooth, concave surface located on the internal surface of the ilium...
- Pelvic fossa
- Popliteal fossaPopliteal fossaThe popliteal fossa is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint. The bones of the popliteal fossa are the femur and the tibia.-Boundaries:The boundaries of the fossa are:-Roof:...
- Supraclavicular fossaSupraclavicular fossaThe Supraclavicular fossa is an indentation immediately above the clavicle.In terminologia anatomica, it is divided into fossa supraclavicularis major and fossa supraclavicularis minor-External links:*...
- On the Temporal boneTemporal boneThe temporal bones are situated at the sides and base of the skull, and lateral to the temporal lobes of the cerebrum.The temporal bone supports that part of the face known as the temple.-Parts:The temporal bone consists of four parts:* Squama temporalis...
- Mandibular fossaMandibular fossaThe mandibular fossa is the depression in the temporal bone that articulates with the mandibular condyle. In the temporal bone, the mandibular fossa is bounded, in front, by the articular tubercle; behind, by the tympanic part of the bone, which separates it from the external acoustic meatus; it is...
- Jugular fossaJugular fossaThe jugular fossa is a deep depression in the inferior part of the base of the skull. More specifically, it is located in the temporal bone, posterior to the carotid canal and the aquæductus cochleæ...
- Mandibular fossa
- On the scapulaScapulaIn anatomy, the scapula , omo, or shoulder blade, is the bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle ....
:- Glenoid fossaGlenoid fossaGlenoid fossa can refer to:* Glenoid cavity * Mandibular fossa...
- Supraspinous fossa
- Infraspinous fossa
- Subscapular fossaSubscapular fossaThe costal or ventral surface of the scapula presents a broad concavity, the subscapular fossa.It provides an attachment for the subscapularis muscle.-External links: - "Scapular Region: Scapula "...
- Glenoid fossa