Posteriorly: meaning, definitions and examples

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posteriorly

 

[ pษ’sหˆtษชษ™riษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

anatomical direction

Posteriorly refers to a position towards the back of the body or an object. In anatomical terms, it describes the direction away from the front or belly of an organism.

Synonyms

at the back, behind, rearward

Examples of usage

  • The heart is located posteriorly to the sternum.
  • In this position, the muscles attach posteriorly to the vertebrae.
  • The brainstem is situated posteriorly within the skull.

Translations

Translations of the word "posteriorly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น posteriormente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคถเฅเคšเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hinterher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemudian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัั‚ั„ะฐะบั‚ัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pรณลบniej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพŒใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ultรฉrieurement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ posteriormente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sonradan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุญู‚ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกslednฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกsledne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้šๅŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kasneje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญรฐar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะนั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sonradan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ posteriormente

Word origin

The term 'posteriorly' originates from the Latin word 'posterior', which translates to 'the back' or 'behind.' It is derived from the comparative form of 'post,' meaning 'after' or 'behind.' The use of 'posterior' in anatomical terminology has been established since the 19th century, as it provides clarity in describing the spatial relations of organs and structures in various organisms, particularly in humans. The adverbial form 'posteriorly' emerged to describe actions or positions relating to the posterior aspect. Its application is prevalent in medical, biological, and anatomical contexts, facilitating precise communication among professionals in health and science.