Anterior
1 Definition of Anterior
Meaning of Anterior: Situated toward the front of the body or a body structure.
Anterior is a directional anatomical term meaning nearer to or located at the front of the body. In standard anatomical position, the sternum is anterior to the heart.
Also known as
ventral
Used in a sentence
The incision was made on the anterior surface of the knee.
Good to know
Directional terms are based on standard anatomical position, regardless of how the patient is currently positioned.
Word origin
Where “Anterior” comes from
From Latin anterior, meaning “before” or “in front.”