epigastric fossa

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The slight depression in the midline below the sternum.pit of the stomach

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The epigynum of this form was extremely undeveloped, having only a small epigastric furrow with depressions at either end.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, March 1917|Various
The epigynum consists of a long epigastric furrow with a large lip-like opening near its median line.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, March 1917|Various
The more anterior fibers insert fleshily on the mandibular fossa.
Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves|Robert L. Merz
The insertion is primarily a fleshy attachment on the mandibular fossa.
Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves|Robert L. Merz

First of all, then, come the civets; and first among the civets is the fossa, which is found in Madagascar.
The Animal World, A Book of Natural History|Theodore Wood