cubitus

/ˈkjuːbɪtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

the elbow joint or the bone at the elbow; elbow

“The patient suffered a break in the cubitus of her left arm.”

2. noun

a unit of measurement equal to 4 inches (10 cm), used in medieval England, especially for measuring the distance between the elbow and the tip of the middle finger

“The cubitus is an obsolete unit of measurement that was used in ancient times.”

Synonyms

  • elbow
  • ulna

Antonyms

  • shoulder