Anteriorly
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Anteriorly
Anteriorly (pronunciation: an-teer-ee-or-lee) is an adverb that is used in anatomical terminology to describe a location or direction towards the front of the body.
Etymology
The term "anteriorly" is derived from the Latin word "anterior" which means "before" or "in front of".
Related Terms
- Anterior: Refers to the front, or towards the front of the body. It is the opposite of posterior.
- Posteriorly: An adverb that describes a location or direction towards the back of the body.
- Medially: An adverb that describes a location or direction towards the midline of the body.
- Laterally: An adverb that describes a location or direction away from the midline of the body.
- Proximally: An adverb that describes a location or direction closer to the point of attachment or origin.
- Distally: An adverb that describes a location or direction further from the point of attachment or origin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anteriorly
- Wikipedia's article - Anteriorly
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