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Anterior - Anatomical Term

By Anne Asher, About.com

Updated February 01, 2006

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Definition: Toward the front of the body.
Pronunciation: an teer ee awr
Also Known As: ventral
Examples:
Anterior Cervical Spine Fusion (neck surgery that enters through the front of the neck in order to fuse 2 or more vertebrae)


Last Updated: February, 1, 2006
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