Anterior superior

Anterior Superior is a term used in anatomy to describe the location of structures in relation to other structures. It is a combination of two anatomical terms of location. 'Anterior' refers to the front, or towards the front of the body, while 'superior' refers to a position above or higher than another part of the body proper. The term is used in anatomical nomenclature to avoid ambiguity that can arise from the use of directional terms such as 'left' and 'right'.

Anterior

Anterior is a term used in anatomy to describe something as closer to the front of the body in anatomical position. It is used to describe the relative locations of structures in animals and humans. The term is part of the standard anatomical terminology that is used in the description of the positions of parts of the body. The opposite of anterior is posterior, which refers to the back, or towards the back of the body.

Superior

Superior is an anatomical term of location, and it is used to describe a position above or higher than another part of the body. It is used in anatomical, zoological and botanical nomenclature. In humans, the term is used to refer to the upper half of the body, including the head, neck, arms, and torso. The opposite of superior is inferior, which refers to a position below or lower than another part of the body.

Anterior Superior in Anatomy

In the context of human anatomy, the term 'anterior superior' is often used to describe the location of specific structures. For example, the anterior superior iliac spine is a bony projection of the pelvic bone, and the anterior superior alveolar nerves supply the upper front teeth.

See Also

• Anatomical terms of location
• Anatomical terminology
• Human anatomy