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Anterior
Definition
Anterior means "in front of" or "the front surface of." The term usually refers to the front side of the body. For example, your knees and your face are on the anterior surfaces of your body.
Alternative Names
Ventral
Review Date:
10/24/2006
Reviewed By: Daniel R Alexander, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Reviewed By: Daniel R Alexander, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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