cubitus

[ kyoo-bi-tuhs ]

/ ˈkyu bɪ təs /

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noun, plural cu·bi·ti

[kyoo-bi-tahy]. /ˈkyu bɪˌtaɪ/.

a longitudinal vein in the rear portion of the wing of an insect.

Anatomy.

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Origin of cubitus

1820–30; <New Latin, Latin, variant of cubitumcubit

A coronet or semicoronet of spines, observable at the apex of the Cubitus or Tibia of some insects.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4)|William Kirby
Hypotenuses: in Odonata; the simple or broken cross-vein between media 4, and cubitus 1, forming outer boundary of triangle.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
When this angle is increased, the attitude is described as one of cubitus valgus.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles
Wings very long, and very narrow, the humerus and cubitus extremely elongated; first quill longest.
A Synopsis of the Birds of North America|John James Audubon

The Cubitus or Ulna is endu'd with two sorts of Motions, viz.
The Compleat Surgeon, or the Whole Art of Surgery Explain'd in a Most Familiar Method|Charles Gabriel Le Clerc