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antecubital fossa

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antecubital fossa
Etymology: L, ante, before, cubitum, elbow, fossa, ditch
a depression at the bend of the elbow.


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The local minimal reaction in the right antecubital fossa showed no signs of necrosis and resolved after several days.
Suicide attempt by the intravenous injection of rattlesnake venom by Ramsey, Ryan P. / Southern Medical Journal
The lower edge of the cuff is placed one inch above the antecubital fossa (crease in the arm).
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For example, one site advocates tightening the tourniquet around the patient's armpit and shoulder instead of several inches above the antecubital fossa.
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