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In anatomy, a fossa (/ ˈ f ɒ s ə /; [1] [2] pl.: fossae (/ ˈ f ɒ s iː / or / ˈ f ɒ s aɪ /); from Latin 'ditch, trench') is a depression or hollow, usually in a bone, such as the hypophyseal fossa (the depression in the sphenoid bone). [3] Some examples include: In the skull: Cranial fossa. Anterior cranial fossa; Middle cranial fossa ...
the skin. [1] the superficial fascia. [1] This contains the small saphenous vein, the terminal branch of the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh, posterior division of the medial cutaneous nerve, lateral sural cutaneous nerve, and medial sural cutaneous nerve. [1] the popliteal fascia. [1] [2]
The suprasternal notch, also known as the fossa jugularis sternalis, jugular notch, or Plender gap, is a large, visible dip in between the neck in humans, between the clavicles, and above the manubrium of the sternum.
The olecranon fossa is a deep triangular depression on the posterior side of the humerus, superior to the trochlea. It provides space for the olecranon of the ulna during extension of the forearm .
Human skin pigmentation varies substantially between populations; this has led to the classification of people(s) on the basis of skin colour. [3] In terms of surface area, the skin is the second largest organ in the human body (the inside of the small intestine is 15 to 20 times larger).
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The following terms are used to describe cavities that do not connect to other areas: A fossa (from the Latin "fossa", ditch or trench) is a depression or hollow, usually in a bone, such as the hypophyseal fossa, the depression in the sphenoid bone. [15] A meatus is a short canal that opens to another part of the body. [16]
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