An´te- (in composition). Before; as, anteocular, anteorbital, etc.

Anterior, a. Forward; in front of.

Anterior Portion. (7.) See Stethiæum.

Anterior Toes. (124.)

An´ti- (in composition). Against.

An´tiæ, n. pl. Frontal points; projections of feathers on either side of base of culmen. (36.)

Antibrach´ium, n. Cubit or forearm.

A´nus, n. Outlet of refuse of digestion. In birds, the same orifice discharges the products of the genito-urinary organs.

Aor´ta, n. The first great artery, immediately issuing from the left ventricle of the heart.

Aor´tic, a. Pertaining to the aorta.