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Anteroposterior

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Anteroposterior is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Anterior to posterior; front-to-back.

Meaning

(anatomy) Anterior to posterior; front-to-back.

More Meanings

  1. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the relation between anterior and posterior.

Example Sentences

anteroposterior movement
the anteroposterior axis
[…] also effects the fore-aft (anteroposterior) wing motions known as promotion and remotion.

Word Forms

Synonyms for anteroposterior

Depending on context, synonyms include AP.

AP

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include anterioposterior, posteroanterior, anteriodorsal, lateroposterior, anterosuperior, proximoposterior.

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