Fovea

Fovea (/ˈfviə/) (Latin for "pit"; plural foveae /ˈfvii/) 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
  • See also

  • Hilum, another term associated with anatomic pits or depressions
  • Hilum (anatomy)
  • Hilum (biology)
  • Femoral head

    The femoral head (femur head or head of the femur) is the highest part of the thigh bone (femur). It is supported by the femoral neck.

    Structure

    The head is globular and forms rather more than a hemisphere, is directed upward, medialward, and a little forward, the greater part of its convexity being above and in front.

    Its surface is smooth, coated with cartilage in the fresh state, except over an ovoid depression, the fovea capitis femoris, which is situated a little below and behind the center of the head, and gives attachment to the ligament of head of femur.

    The diameter of the femoral head is generally larger in men than in women.

    Fovea Capitis

    The fovea capitis is a small, concave, depression within the head of the femur that serves as an attachment point for the ligamentum teres (Saladin). It is slightly ovoid in shape and is oriented "superior-to-posteroinferior. (Cerezal)" This orientation is said to be favorable for the tensed fibers of the ligamentum teres. The fovea capitis is located "slightly posterior and inferior to the center of the articular surface of the femoral head (Cerezal)" Furthermore, unlike the head of the femur, the fovea capitis lacks any hyaline cartilage. The fovea capitis is said to contain vascular canals in two-thirds of individuals, but "their contribution to femoral head vascularity varies. (Cerezal)"

    Podcasts:

    PLAYLIST TIME:

    Cold Sweat

    by: Five

    Chorus:
    Girl I get dat cold sweat
    Creepin' up on me
    I ache when you shake it
    Girl I'm just a freak
    Yeah, you set dat cold sweat
    Trippin' on me
    Burnin' with the fever
    Girl you're killing me
    Girl you're kinda freaky
    Got something 'bout your smile
    And when you bounce it up and down
    I can't believe my eyes
    I got to give you respect
    Cos you know how to tease
    Keep on walking I'll keep talkin'
    You would not believe
    Bridge:
    What I would do
    With a girl like you
    Keep your body rockin'
    I ain't gonna stop I just want you
    And you know
    It's shockin' when you rock it
    I'm a sick, sick man cos
    (Chorus)
    Girl I'm just a freak
    In need of therapy
    I count the ounce in every bounce
    And I just want to feast
    I love the way you work it
    I love the way you grind
    Ya got da funk in every pump
    If you could read my mind
    Bridge
    (Chorus)
    Down
    You're burnin' me down (x3)
    I love the way shake now
    Love the way you break now
    Keep it comin' baby
    I don't wanna hesitate now
    You got me hooked every look makes me freeze
    180 degrees you make me buckle at my knees
    Crazy rump shaker sexy move maker
    Baby bring it on
    Better sooner than later
    I feel a cold sweat creepin' up on me
    We gotta get it on
    Tell me what it's gonna be
    (Bridge)
    (Chorus until fade)




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