anterior edge

collocation in English

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anterior
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ænˈtɪə.ri.ər/us
/ænˈtɪr.i.ɚ/
anatomyspecialized
positioned at or towards ...
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edge
noun
uk
/edʒ/us
/edʒ/
the outer or furthest point ...
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Theiranterioredgeshows a shallow embayment for the insertion of the dermal rostral capsule.
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Anterioredgerounded with short protuberances or spines.
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It is located midway at theanterioredgeof the middle nasal concha, directly above the atrium of the middle meatus.
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The pubis is vertical or subvertical, with a concaveanterioredge.
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There is also a curved white mark, curving from theanterioredgetowards the outer edge.
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When the humerus is driven from the glenohumeral cavity, its relatively soft head impacts against theanterioredgeof the glenoid.
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In spiders, the clypeus is generally defined as the area between theanterioredgeof the carapace and the anterior eyes.
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Anterioredgeof tegmen or phallobase without struts.
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This eventually results in the formation of a notch at theanterioredgeof the prothallus, giving it a roughly heart-shaped appearance (cordate).
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The pectoral fins are relatively long, with the first ray extending to theanterioredgeof the pelvic fins.
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Its cervical vertebrae show prezygapophyses that widely extend laterally through most of theanterioredgeof the diapophyses.
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Theanterioredgeis called the "base" and posterior edge is called the "apex" or "margin".
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The conchiolin keel is glass-like and has a truncateanterioredgethat ends at the shell aperture.
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The soft dorsal fin has a continuous grey band, running parallel to and close to theanterioredgeof each ray.
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The shells have an umbo positioned on theanterioredgeof the shell prosogyratly, with the beak curving towards the anterior side.
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The valve dentition generally consisted of a series of short, transverse teeth along theanterioredgeand a few more elongated teeth along the sides.
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Anterioredgeof prosternum not produced anteriorly, or distinctly produced forming chin piece (rare).
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If theanterioredgeis raised, the area is called an anterior bar, while if it is depressed, the area is called an anterior lamina.
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A serrula is present on theanterioredgeonly.
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