Located toward both the front and the side of the body or an anatomical structure.
From 'antero-' (front) and 'lateral' from Latin 'latus' (side). Common anatomical directional term used since the 19th century.
The anterolateral ligament in your knee is crucial for sports—it prevents your shin from sliding forward when you suddenly change direction, which is why ACL injuries are so common in basketball and soccer!
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