submandibular fovea submandibular fovea the submandibular fovea (or submandibular fossa or submaxillary fovea) is an impression on the medial side of the body of the mandible below the mylohyoid line. it is the location for the submandibular gland. submandibular foveamandible. inner surface. side viewdetailsidentifierslatinfovea submandibularis, fossa submandibularista98a02.1.15.015ta2851fma59435anatomical terminology