The 'Glenoid cavity' is a depression that articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint. It is found in the:
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Correct answer: Scapula
The scapula has a process called the acromion, and below it is a depression called the glenoid cavity. This cavity serves as the socket for the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder.
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