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Anterior osteophytes are bone spurs that develop on the front, or anterior aspect, of the vertebrae.They appear to be more common in the cervical spine (neck) than in other spinal segments, as the neck is considerably more prone to degenerative conditions that contribute to osteophyte formation.nterior osteophytes develop on the front side of the vertebrae, largely because the spineâs structure allows the anterior side to compress further than the posterior.
By Michael Perry, M.D. Anterior osteophytes are bone spurs that develop on the front, or anterior, of the vertebrae of the spine. Because the cervical spine (neck) is particularly susceptible to the wearing of the joints and discs, the development of anterior osteophytes is very common in this area of the spine.