Word Study
cubital
CIDE DICTIONARY
cubital, a. [L. cubitalis.].
- Of or pertaining to the cubit or ulna; as, the cubital nerve; the cubital artery; the cubital muscle. [1913 Webster]
- Of the length of a cubit. Sir. T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
cubital, n.
A sleeve covering the arm from the elbow to the hand. Crabb. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cubital, adj.
1 Anat. of the forearm.
2 Zool. of the corresponding part in animals.
1 Anat. of the forearm.
2 Zool. of the corresponding part in animals.
Etymology
ME f. L cubitalis (as CUBIT)
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