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Anterior - Overview

Alternative Names

Ventral

Definition of Anterior:

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.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/24/2006
  • Daniel R Alexander, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.