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.