Mediocubital
- Pronunciation
- /mi-dee-oh-KOO-bit-ul/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Mediocubital
- Plural
- Mediocubital
Definition
A term used to describe a point or structure located in the middle of the cubital region of an insect's wing.
Etymology
From Latin 'medius', meaning 'middle', and 'cubitus', meaning 'elbow'.
Example
The mediocubital vein is one of the veins located in the middle of an insect's wing cubital region.
Related Terms
- Cubital
- Wing Vein
Usage Notes
Commonly used in describing the venation patterns of insect wings.