Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anteriorly
Adverb
/ænˈtɪəriəli/
Definition
In a position or direction that is situated towards the front or before something else.
Examples
- The heart is positioned anteriorly to the lungs.
- The anteriorly placed structures are important for the functionality of the organism.
Meaning
The term ‘anteriorly’ is often used in anatomical contexts to refer to locations that are situated toward the front of the body or toward the front of a structure.
Synonyms
- forward
- frontally
