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Fovea (/ˈfoʊviə/) (Latin for "pit"; plural foveae /ˈfoʊvii/) is a term in anatomy. It refers to a pit or depression in a structure.
In human anatomy, the term may refer to:
- Fovea centralis of the retina
- Fovea of the femoral head
- Trochlear fovea of the frontal bone
- Pterygoid fovea of the mandible neck
In spider anatomy, the term may refer to:
- Fovea (spider), a depression in the centre of the carapace
See also
- Hilum, another term associated with anatomic pits or depressions
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