Antecubital crease

What does "Antecubital crease" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The antecubital crease is a term used in medicine to describe the inner part of the elbow where the arm bends. It's the area that you see when you straighten your arm and look at the inside of your elbow. This area is often used by healthcare professionals to draw blood or insert an IV line because it has large veins that are close to the surface of the skin.

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