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Rhomboid fossa
The floor of the fourth ventricle of the brain.
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Piriform fossa
Depressions in the lateral walls of the laryngopharynx.
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Ovarian fossa
The depression in the parietal peritoneum of the pelvis that contains the ovary.
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Fossa ovalis
The opening in the fascia of the thigh through which the large saphenous vein passes.
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Olecranon fossa
The depression on the posterior surface of the lower end of the humerus. During full extension of the forearm, the olecranon process of the ulna fits into this depression.
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Nasal fossa
The cavity between the anterior opening to the nose and the nasopharynx.
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Mastoid fossa
The small triangular area between the posterior wall of the acoustic meatus and the posterior root of the zygomatic process of the temporal bone.
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Mandibular fossa
The depression in the temporal bone into which the condyle of the mandible fits.
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Lenticular fossa
The depression in the anterior surface of the vitreous for reception of the crystalline lens.
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Lacrimal fossa
The hollow of the frontal bone that holds the lacrimal gland.
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