Anterior

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Anterior

Anterior (/ænˈtɪəriər/; from Latin ante, "before") is a term used in anatomy to describe something as being closer to the front of the body in anatomical position. It is used to describe the relative positions of structures in the body, and is one of the principal anatomical terms of location.

Etymology

The term "anterior" is derived from the Latin word ante, which means "before". It is used in anatomical nomenclature to denote something as being closer to the front of the body in anatomical position.

Related Terms

  • Posterior: The opposite of anterior, referring to something being closer to the back of the body in anatomical position.
  • Ventral: Often used interchangeably with anterior in humans, referring to the front or belly side of the body.
  • Dorsal: The opposite of ventral, referring to the back or spine side of the body.
  • Proximal: Referring to a point closer to the trunk of the body or the point of attachment of a limb.
  • Distal: The opposite of proximal, referring to a point further from the trunk of the body or the point of attachment of a limb.

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