Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antecubital
Adjective
/ˌæntiˈkjuːbɪtəl/
Definition
Relating to the area in front of the elbow.
Examples
- The nurse placed the IV in the antecubital fossa.
- In anatomy class, we learned about the muscles located in the antecubital region.
- Blood samples are often drawn from the antecubital area for testing.
Meaning
The term ‘antecubital’ is used to describe the region of the arm located at the bend of the elbow, where the forearm meets the upper arm.
Synonyms
- Elbow region
- Precubital
- Cubital area
