antecubital
- adjective
- /ˌæntɪˈkjuːbɪtəl/
- Specialized
- The arm used for the blood pressure needs to also be supported, resting palm up on a table or desk, so that the antecubital fossa is at heart level.
- antecubital vein
- antecubital fossa
Examples
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She noticed an IV site in the antecubital fossa of the left arm.
Fiction book (1992) -
Two large-bore IV lines were started in both antecubital spaces, and normal saline (NS) solution was run wide open.
Academic text (2005) -
Look here in the antecubital fossa.
Fiction book (1992) -
Blood was collected from a butterfly needle inserted into an antecubital vein.
Academic text (2006) -
A blood sample was drawn from an antecubital vein, stored on ice in the dark until transported to the laboratory, and then centrifuged.
Academic text (1994) -
Blood was collected from the antecubital vein into 0.106 mmol/L trisodium citrate.
Academic text (1993) -
A 10 mL sample of blood was drawn from the antecubital vein of each participant into 0.6% edetic acid.
Academic text (2000) -
For each individual, a precisely calculated dose of 123I-mt-GCR was given by bolus injection into the left antecubital vein, with the participant positioned over a gamma scintigraphic camera.
Academic text (1996) -
For the assessment of endothelial-dependent vasodilatation (i.e., FMD), a pneumatic tourniquet was placed on the right forearm 2 cm below the antecubital fossa.
Academic text (2014) -
The nurse inserted the needle into the antecubital vein to draw blood for testing.
Synonyms
Near the elbow, especially the part of the forearm closest to it
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Antecubital breaks into ante- meaning 'before' and cubital meaning 'elbow'. So, it means the front part of the arm right 'before the elbow', the place where nurses often find a vein.