cubitus

• Substantiv, das das Scharniergelenk zwischen Unterarm und Oberarm bezeichnet oder das entsprechende Gelenk der Vordergliedmaße bei Vierfüßern; wird auch für den Arm vom Ellbogen bis zu den Fingerspitzen verwendet.

A noun referring to the hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm, or the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped; also used to denote the arm from the elbow to the fingertips.

1. Elbow jointC2formalmedical

   The hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm, also the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped.

   Ellbogengelenk

   • The surgeon examined the patient's cubitus for signs of arthritis.
   • In quadrupeds, the cubitus is a crucial joint for locomotion.
   • Fractures of the cubitus are common in certain sports.

   Synonymeelbowelbow joint

2. Forearm and handC2formalmedical

   The anatomical region comprising the arm from the elbow to the fingertips.

   Unterarm und Hand

   • The ancient text described the cubitus as the entire lower arm.
   • Measurements were taken from the cubitus to determine stature.
   • The injury affected the entire cubitus, limiting hand movement.