Glenoid Fossa (Noun)
Meaning 1
The concavity in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The head of the mandible articulates with the glenoid fossa, which is part of the temporal bone.
- The glenoid fossa provides a platform for the condyle of the mandible to move against during mastication.
- Improper alignment of the glenoid fossa and the mandibular condyle can lead to temporomandibular joint disorders.
- The glenoid fossa is separated from the brain case by a thin layer of bone.
- In cases of severe trauma, the glenoid fossa can become fractured or disjointed, requiring surgical intervention.