Noun: anterior root
- One of the two roots of a spinal nerve that passes ventrally from the spinal cord and that consists of motor fibers
"Damage to the anterior root can result in motor function impairment";
- ventral root, ventral horn, anterior horn
Derived forms: anterior roots
Type of: efferent, efferent nerve, motor nerve
Part of: spinal nerve root
Encyclopedia: Anterior root