Anterior
Alternative names
Ventral
Definition
Anterior means “in front of” or “the front surface of.” The term commonly refers to the front side of the body. For example, your kneecaps and your face are on the anterior surfaces of your body.
Last revised: December 6, 2012
by Dave R. Roger, M.D.
by Dave R. Roger, M.D.
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