How Do You Spell CUBITUS?

Pronunciation: [kjˈuːbɪtəs] (IPA)

The word "cubitus" is spelled with a "c" and not a "k" because it comes from the Latin word "cubitus" which was spelled with a "c". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /ˈkjuːbɪtəs/. The "u" is pronounced as /ju/ and the "i" is pronounced as /ɪ/. The stress is on the second syllable, making it /KYOO-buh-tus/. As with many Latin-based medical terms, the spelling and pronunciation of "cubitus" follow the rules of Latin rather than English.

CUBITUS Meaning and Definition

1. Cubitus refers to the anatomical term that describes the long bone in the forearm known as the ulna. It is one of the two bones in the forearm, the other being the radius. The word "cubitus" is derived from the Latin word for "elbow."

   The cubitus is located on the medial side of the forearm and runs parallel to the radius bone, extending from the elbow to the wrist. It serves as a major weight-bearing bone in the forearm and plays a crucial role in stabilizing the wrist and elbow joints. The cubitus is characterized by its elongated structure and a slightly curved shape, which allows for specific movements and functions of the forearm and hand.

   The cubitus serves as an attachment site for various muscles, tendons, and ligaments, contributing to the mobility and strength of the forearm. It also forms important articulations with the humerus bone of the upper arm and the carpal bones of the wrist joint.

   In medical contexts, the term cubitus is often used to describe fractures or injuries that involve the ulna bone. These injuries may result from trauma, such as falls or direct blows to the forearm, and can cause pain, swelling, and limited mobility in the affected area. Medical professionals may use diagnostic tools like X-rays to assess and treat cubitus injuries.

2. Elbow. Forearm. Ulna.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for CUBITUS

• xubitus
• vubitus
• fubitus
• dubitus
• cybitus
• chbitus
• cjbitus
• cibitus
• c8bitus
• c7bitus
• cuvitus
• cunitus
• cuhitus
• cugitus
• cubutus
• cubjtus
• cubktus
• cubotus
• cub9tus

Etymology of CUBITUS

The word "cubitus" comes from Latin, where it was derived from "cubare", meaning "to lie down" or "to recline". In Latin, "cubitus" referred to the elbow, specifically the part that rests when one is lying down. This term was later adopted into English with the same anatomical meaning.

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Plural form of CUBITUS is CUBITUSES