Fossa

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004609",
  "term": "Fossa",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A shallow depression, hollow, or indentation on the surface of an organ or bone. These anatomical features often serve as points of articulation, muscle attachment, or to house other structures. The olecranon fossa on the humerus, which accommodates the olecranon process of the ulna, is a common example.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 757 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fossa/"
}