meaning of posterior
1. Later in time; hence, later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; -- opposed to prior.
2. Situated behind; hinder; -- opposed to anterior.
3. At or toward the caudal extremity; caudal; -- in human anatomy often used for dorsal.
4. On the side next the axis of inflorescence; -- said of an axillary flower.
5. a tooth situated at the back of the mouth
Related Words
posterior | posterior cardinal vein | posterior cerebral artery | posterior facial vein | posterior labial veins | posterior meningeal artery | posterior naris | posterior pituitary | posterior pituitary gland | posterior serratus muscle | posterior synechia | posterior temporal artery | posterior vein of the left ventricle | posteriority | posteriorly | posteriors |
