GENERAL ANATOMY
INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY
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toward the front
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toward the back
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toward the middle
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toward the side
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Detailed explanation-1: -Anterior means “in front of” or “the front surface of.” It usually refers to the front side of the body. For example, your knee caps are on the anterior part of your body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Anterior indicates the front surface of the body and is used interchangeably with ventral. Posterior indicates the back surface of the body or nearer to the back.
Detailed explanation-3: -Anterior (or ventral) Describes the front or direction toward the front of the body. The toes are anterior to the foot. Posterior (or dorsal) Describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. The popliteus is posterior to the patella.
Detailed explanation-4: -Posterior: Closest to your spine. In the back of your uterus. Anterior: Front of your uterus.