cubital fossa; elbow pit
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cubital fossa; the concave depression on the inner side of the elbow joint
Anatomical term for the shallow depression located on the anterior (inner) aspect of the elbow, where major blood vessels (brachial artery) and nerves pass through. Frequently referenced in medical examinations, blood draws, injections, and traditional Chinese medicine (where it is an important acupoint area).
Hù护
shi士
zài在
wǒ我
de的
zhǒu肘
wō窝
chù处
chōu抽
qǔ取
le了
xuè血
yàng样
。
The nurse drew a blood sample from my cubital fossa.
Zhǒu肘
wō窝
fēn分
bù布
zhe着
zhòng重
yào要
de的
xuè血
guǎn管
hé和
shén神
jīng经
。
Important blood vessels and nerves are distributed throughout the cubital fossa.
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Zhōng中
yī医
àn按
mó摩
zhǒu肘
wō窝
kě可
yǐ以
bāng帮
zhù助
qīng清
rè热
jiě解
shǔ暑
。
In traditional Chinese medicine, massaging the elbow pit can help clear heat and relieve summerheat.
Tā他
wǎn挽
qǐ起
xiù袖
zi子
，
lù露
chū出
le了
yǒu黝
hēi黑
de的
zhǒu肘
wō窝
。
He rolled up his sleeves, revealing his dark elbow pits.