Cubitus

Cubitus is a term with multiple meanings across anatomy and popular culture. In anatomy, cubitus is the Latin name for the elbow or the region of the forearm where the upper arm meets the forearm bones. The term appears in historical and some contemporary medical language, giving rise to phrases such as the cubital fossa (the anterior elbow depression) and to descriptions of elbow alignment like cubitus valgus and cubitus varus.

In popular culture, Cubitus is the title character of a Belgian comic strip created by the artist Dupa. The series centers on a large white dog named Cubitus and his humorous adventures, often with human companions and other animal friends. The comic has been published in several languages and has inspired animated specials and related merchandise, making Cubitus a recognizable figure in European comic heritage.