Anterior is the front end. Posterior is the back-end. Thus the "anterior end of a ruminant" means the part before the stomach, being the mouth and esophagus.
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The anterior end refers to the front or head end of an organism or structure. It is opposite to the posterior end, which is the back end or tail of the organism or structure.
The anterior end of Paramecium is pointed. This pointed end is called the vestibulum, which helps the organism to move and feed efficiently.
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Scorpions are arthropods that have poison claws, called pedipalps, at the anterior end of their body. These claws are used to catch and subdue prey, as well as for defense.
The clavicle is anterior to the scapula.
The anterior-inferior end plate is the front and lower portion of a vertebra in the spine. It serves as a point of attachment for ligaments and connects adjacent vertebrae together, providing stability and support to the spinal column. It also plays a role in weight-bearing and shock absorption.