Bent forward from a normal or upright position, especially used in anatomy to describe organs that curve forward.
From Latin 'ante' (forward) and 'flectere' (to bend), forming a variant spelling of 'anteflected' that emphasizes the state of being bent.
The slight difference between 'anteflected' and 'anteflexed' shows how medical terminology developed organically as doctors adapted Latin words—creating subtle variants that medical professionals now use almost interchangeably.
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