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Definition of Cubits

Cubit
Cubit Cu"bit (k[=u]"b[i^]t), n. [L. cubitum, cubitus; elbow, ell, cubit, fr. (because the elbow serves for leaning upon) cubare to lie down, recline; cf. Gr. ky`biton elbow, ky`ptein to bend, stoop, kyfo`s bent, stooping, humpbacked. Cf. Incumbent, Covey.] 1. (Anat.) The forearm; the ulna, a bone of the arm extending from elbow to wrist. [Obs.] 2. A measure of length, being the distance from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger. Note: The cubit varies in length in different countries, the Roman cubit being 17,47 inches, the Greek 18,20, the Hebrew somewhat longer, and the English 18 inches.

Meaning of Cubits from wikipedia

- 5+1⁄2 in to 1 ft 8+13⁄16 in), with an ancient Roman cubit being as long as 120 cm (3 ft 11 in). Cubits of various lengths were emplo**** in many parts of...
- Cubital relates to the cubit or ulna and may refer to: Cubital fossa, the triangular area on the anterior view of the elbow joint of the arm Cubital index...
- The cubital fossa, chelidon or inside of elbow is the area on the anterior side of the upper part between the arm and forearm of a human or other hormid...
- cubit in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Cubit is an ancient unit based on the forearm length from the middle finger tip to the elbow bottom. Cubit may...
- Cubit, often stylized CUBIT, is a computer user interface system for multi-touch devices, designed by Stefan Hechenberger and Addie Wagenknecht for Nortd...
- The cubital tunnel is a space of the dorsal medial elbow which allows p****age of the ulnar nerve around the elbow. It is bordered medially by the medial...
- Cubital index is the ratio of two of the wing vein segments of honeybees. The cubital index is used in morphology, the study of form and structure, one...
- Kue cubit is a Southeast Asian snack, originating from Indonesia. It is common snack food served in many Indonesian cities. It is a cake, around 4 centimetres...
- Macedonian cubit was a unit of measurement in use in ancient Macedonia. It was approximately 14 inches long, making it somewhat shorter than other cubit measurements...
- In human anatomy, the median cubital vein (or median basilic vein) is a superficial vein of the arm on the anterior aspect of the elbow. It classically...