Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anterior-end
noun
/ænˈtɪr.i.ər ɛnd/
Definition
The part of an organism or structure that is situated towards the front or head.
Examples
- The anterior end of the fish is where its mouth is located.
- In vertebrates, the anterior end typically contains the brain and sensory organs.
- The anterior end of the embryo develops into the head during the early stages of growth.
Meaning
In biological terms, the anterior end refers to the portion that is closest to the head or forward direction in an organism’s body plan.
Synonyms
- front end
- fore part
- head end
