Epigastric Fossa (Noun)
Meaning
A slight depression in the midline just below the sternum (where a blow can affect the solar plexus).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The martial artist targeted the opponent's epigastric fossa to deliver a debilitating blow.
- Just below the sternum, a slight depression marks the location of the epigastric fossa.
- A well-aimed punch to the epigastric fossa can leave a person breathless and disoriented.
- Boxers often train to protect their epigastric fossa from potential knockout punches.
- A hit to the epigastric fossa can stimulate the solar plexus and cause intense pain.