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Cubitus (Noun)

Meaning 1

The arm from the elbow to the fingertips.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The cubitus, stretching from the elbow to the fingertips, is a complex anatomical region made up of multiple bones, muscles, and joints.
  • He fell on his cubitus, which shattered into multiple pieces and required immediate surgical attention.
  • The medical term cubitus refers to the portion of the arm that extends from the elbow to the wrist.
  • In the cubitus, the radius and ulna bones converge to form the wrist joint.
  • The fracture in his cubitus made it difficult for him to perform even the simplest daily tasks without experiencing excruciating pain.

Meaning 2

Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The cubitus joint in the human elbow allows for flexion and extension of the forearm.
  • In quadruped mammals, the cubitus is the joint that connects the radius and ulna to the humerus.
  • A horse's cubitus joint is specially adapted to support its body weight and facilitate movement.
  • The cubitus is the site where the brachialis muscle inserts to facilitate flexion of the forearm.
  • The angle of the cubitus joint can vary between species, depending on the specific demands of their environment.

Synonyms

  • Human Elbow
  • Cubital Joint
  • Elbow
  • Elbow Joint
  • Articulatio Cubiti

Hypernyms

  • Hinge Joint
  • Ginglymoid Joint
  • Ginglymus

Related Words

  • Cubital (adjective)
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