adjective
posterior
located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure
In a sentence
Three example sentences with posterior, each labelled with its topic.
The scan showed swelling along the posterior wall of the knee, which explained why stairs had become painful.
Medicine
In most beetles the posterior segments carry the breathing pores, a detail students miss under low magnification.
Science
Rowers develop the posterior muscles of the shoulder heavily, so coaches add pressing work to keep the joint balanced.
Fitness
Study posterior until you keep it
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