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antecubital

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an·te·cu·bi·tal (nt-kyb-tl)
adj.
In front of the elbow.
antecubital
[-kyo̅o̅′bitəl]
Etymology: L, ante, before, cubitum, elbow
in front of the elbow; at the bend of the elbow.
antecubital [an″tĭ-ku´bĭ-t'l]
pertaining to the surface of the arm in front of the elbow.
antecubital
situated in front of the cubitus, or elbow.
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