What does anterior mean? Definition, meaning and sense (original) (raw)

Pronunciation

Definition 1

In human anatomy, has to do with the front of a structure, or a structure found toward the front of the body. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

Denoting the front surface of the body; often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 3

Denoting the front portion of the body or a structure. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

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