cubital joint

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cubital joint

The doctor points to the patient's cubital joint during the examination.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The hinge joint connecting the forearm to the upper arm: The "cubital joint" is the anatomical term for the elbow joint, the synovial joint that allows for the bending and straightening of the arm.
    • The corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped: In animals, it refers to the analogous joint in the front leg.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor examined the patient's swollen cubital joint.
    • In veterinary anatomy, the cubital joint of a horse is a critical point of flexion.
Advanced Usage
  • "Cubital tunnel": A passageway on the inside of the elbow through which the ulnar nerve passes. This is a related anatomical structure, not the joint itself.
    • Cubital tunnel syndrome can cause numbness in the ring and little fingers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Elbow (n): The common, non-technical term for the cubital joint.
    • She rested her elbows on the table.
  • Olecranon (n): The bony prominence of the ulna that forms the tip of the elbow.
    • He hit his olecranon on the doorframe.
Synonyms
  • Elbow joint: A direct synonym.
  • Articulatio cubiti: The formal Latin anatomical term.
Related Phrases
  • Funny bone: A colloquial term for the ulnar nerve at the elbow, not the joint.
    • I hit my funny bone and felt a sharp tingling sensation.
Related Idioms
  • To rub elbows with someone: To associate or mix with a particular group of people. This idiom uses the common word "elbow," not the technical term.
    • At the conference, she got to rub elbows with industry leaders.
cubital joint

The doctor points to the patient's cubital joint during the examination.

Noun
  1. hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

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