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anterolateral

anterolateral

1 8.6
At the front and side of a body part
  • adjective
  • /ˌæntəroʊˈlætərəl/
  • Specialized
: anterolateral
  • All injections were given intramuscularly in the anterolateral area of the thigh.
  • anterolateral thigh
  • anterolateral thigh flap
  • anterolateral thoracotomy

Examples

  • The two anatomical sites recommended as routine injection sites are the anterolateral thigh and the deltoid muscle.

    Academic text (2015)
  • In the head and neck region, the anterolateral thigh flap has been used most often, with good results and excellent reliability.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The last portion to close is the anterolateral corner.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The wires were retrieved via an anterolateral thoracotomy.

    Academic text (2007)
  • A localized inflammatory process has caused an anterolateral displacement of the left globe (arrow).

    Academic text (2004)
  • Ear cartilage grafts from the cavum conchae were harvested through an anterolateral approach.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Both the radial forearm and anterolateral thigh flap are useful in head and neck reconstruction, but these donor sites are in areas of high visibility.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The incisions for both DIEP and TDAP flaps are located in better cosmetic locations than both anterolateral thigh and radial forearm flaps.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The doctor explained that an injection in the anterolateral side of the thigh is less painful than in other areas.

  • To treat the injury, the surgeon made an incision in the anterolateral region of the knee.

Synonyms

ventrolateral
vsanterolateral
  • Specialized
1 9.2

On the front and side of the body or a body part

is used mainly for a specific body part rather than whole organs

Antonyms

posterolateral
  • Specialized
1 9.5

On the back and side of a body part like the knee or hip

Surface Forms

anterolateral positive

Morphology

anterolateral = lateral (semi-transparent) = antero + lateral

Formed by prefixing the combining form 'antero-' (front) to 'lateral' (side); structure is clear but the combining form is technical and may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

Anterolateral comes from two parts: antero- from ante meaning 'before' or 'front', and -lateral from latus meaning 'side'. So, like the words anterior ('front') and lateral ('side'), anterolateral means toward the 'front' and the 'side' of the body.