Download “fossa” refers to a broad, shallow depressed area. A depressed area

Anatomy & Physiology Terminology: Fossa
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The term “fossa” refers to a broad, shallow depressed area.
A depressed area, usually on an articulated surface, is a
f_____.
A pit or depression in bone or other tissue is a f____.
A cavity, sinus, or hollow area in a bone or other tissue is a
f____.
Fovea is another term for f_____.
A depression or hollow in a bone or other part of the body is
known as a f_____ or fovea.
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The anterior, middle, and posterior cranial f_____ are all
depressions on the inside of the cranial bones.
An anatomical depression, trench, or hollow area is a
f______.
A slight depression in the midline just below the sternum is
called the epigastric f________.
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A depressed area, usually on an articulated surface, is a
f_____.
A pit or depression in bone or other tissue is a f____.
Fovea is another term for f_____.
A depression or hollow in a bone or other part of the body is
known as a f_____ or fovea.
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