anterior
adjective
situated before or at the front of; fore (opposed to posterior).
anteriorly
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a word derived from
anterior.
Example Sentences
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The coracoid process projects anteriorly, passing inferior to the lateral end of the clavicle.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
On the lateral skull, the zygomatic arch consists of two parts, the temporal process of the zygomatic bone anteriorly and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone posteriorly.
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The walls and floor of the carpal tunnel are formed by the U-shaped grouping of the carpal bones, and the roof is formed by the flexor retinaculum, a strong ligament that anteriorly unites the bones.
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The pisiform thus projects anteriorly, where it forms the bony bump that can be felt at the medial base of your hand.
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In dorsal view, ossification proceeds anteriorly between the nasals and posteriorly, ventral to the frontoparietals; ventrally, ossification proceeds posteriorly dorsal to the parasphenoid.
From Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca by William E. Duellman
