A term in anatomical nomenclature to designate a muscle or other structure which of all similar structures is nearest the front or ventral surface. Nomina Anatomica uses 'anterior' in place of this term. ... Origin: L. In the very front, fr. Ante, before ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(an-ti´kәs) anterior.
Type: Term Pronunciation: an-tī′kŭs Definitions: 1. A term previously used in anatomic nomenclature to designate a muscle or other structure that of all similar structures is nearest to the front or ventral surface.
anticus An older term for anterior.