antecubital
|an-te-cu-bi-tal|
/ˌæn.təˈkjuː.bɪ.təl/
front of the elbow
Etymology
'antecubital' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'ante-' meaning 'before' and the word 'cubitus' meaning 'elbow' (medical form 'cubitalis').
'antecubital' comes from New Latin/medical Latin 'antecubitalis' (used in anatomical descriptions) and passed into English as 'antecubital'.
Initially formed as a compound meaning 'before the elbow' in Latin-based medical usage; it has retained that anatomical meaning in modern English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or located at the front (anterior) part of the elbow, especially the region over the cubital fossa.
The nurse palpated the antecubital area to find a suitable vein for the blood draw.
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Last updated: 2025/08/21 15:37