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anterior
(redirected from anteriorly)

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anterior
1. Zoology of or near the head end
2. Botany (of part of a flower or leaf) situated farthest away from the main stem

anterior [an′tir·ē·ər]
(zoology)
Situated near or toward the front or head of an animal body.


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The tumor had invaded the internal auditory canal below the superior semicircular canal, and it extended anteriorly to the carotid artery.
In particular, providing anteriorly directed forces at the foot to assist swing reduces hip flexor EMG activity.
When you have an anteriorly tilted pelvis (increased lumbar lordosis or arching), your hamstrings are over-lengthened and "tight" while your quadriceps and hip flexors are short and tight.
 
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