Cubitometacarpal

/ˌkjuːbɪtoʊˌmetəˈkɑrpəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the elbow and the metacarpal bones in the hand.

Etymology

From cubito- (elbow) + metacarpal (the five bones in the middle of the hand, from meta- + carpus). Long anatomical compound for distant anatomical relationships.

Kelly Says

These mega-anatomical terms trace pathways like 'cubitometacarpal vessels' literally mean blood vessels and nerves that run from your elbow all the way through your hand structure.

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