posterior Antonyms
Meaning of posterior
posterior (n)
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
a tooth situated at the back of the mouth
posterior (a)
located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure
posterior (s)
coming at a subsequent time or stage
posterior Sentence Examples
- The posterior aspect of the brain is responsible for processing visual information.
- The posterior cruciate ligament prevents the tibia from shifting anteriorly.
- The posterior pituitary gland stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
- The posterior wall of the uterus is also known as the back wall.
- The posterior chain of muscles includes the hamstrings, glutes, and back extensors.
- The posterior mediastinum contains the esophagus, aorta, and azygos vein.
- The posterior fossa of the skull houses the cerebellum and brainstem.
- The posterior root ganglia are located on the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord.
- The posterior horn of the spinal cord receives sensory information.
- The posterior interosseous nerve innervates the muscles of the forearm and hand.
FAQs About the word posterior
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on, a tooth situated at the back of the mouth, located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure
hind,rear, back, dorsal,aft, after, rearward, hindmost,hinder
frontal, front, frontal, front,anterior, anterior, forward,forward, ventral, fore
The posterior aspect of the brain is responsible for processing visual information.
The posterior cruciate ligament prevents the tibia from shifting anteriorly.
The posterior pituitary gland stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
The posterior wall of the uterus is also known as the back wall.
