Anterior

Anterior

Definition

Anterior (or ventral) means towards the front.

Both anterior and posterior are directional terms which describe the location of the body parts to the front or to the back. For instance, sternum is located anteriorly, while the vertebral column is a posteriorly situated structure.

 

References

Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 1: The Body’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 6.

  • SEER Training Modules, Intro to the Human Body, Anatomical Terminology. U. S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. February 2nd, 2023 < https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/body/terminology.html>