Definition of posterior

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of posterior is as below...

Posterior (a.) At or toward the caudal extremity; caudal; -- in human anatomy often used for dorsal.

Lern More About Posterior

Heteromerous :: Heteromerous (a.) Having five tarsal joints in the anterior and middle legs, but only four in the posterior pair, as the blister beetles and oil beetles..
Opisthoglypha :: Opisthoglypha (n. pl.) A division of serpents which have some of the posterior maxillary teeth grooved for fangs.
Platycoelian :: Platycoelian (a.) Flat at the anterior and concave at the posterior end; -- said of the centra of the vertebrae of some extinct dinouaurs.
Keitloa :: Keitloa (n.) A black, two-horned, African rhinoceros (Atelodus keitloa). It has the posterior horn about as long as the anterior one, or even longer..
Postero :: Postero () - (/). A combining form meaning posterior, back; as, postero-inferior, situated back and below; postero-lateral, situated back and at the side..
Swallow-tailed :: Swallowtail (n.) Any one of numerous species of large and handsome butterflies, belonging to Papilio and allied genera, in which the posterior border of each hind wing is prolongated in the form of a long lobe..
Anterior :: Anterior (a.) Before, or toward the front, in place; as, the anterior part of the mouth; -- opposed to posterior..
Hindbrain :: Hindbrain (n.) The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the epencephalon only..
Metathorax :: Metathorax (n.) The last or posterior segment of the thorax in insects. See Illust. of Coleoptera.
Posterior :: Posterior (a.) Later in time; hence, later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; -- opposed to prior..
Hypoptilum :: Hypoptilum (n.) An accessory plume arising from the posterior side of the stem of the contour feathers of many birds; -- called also aftershaft. See Illust. of Feather.
Proctucha :: Proctucha (n. pl.) A division of Turbellaria including those that have an intestine terminating posteriorly.
Opisthion :: Opisthion (n.) The middle of the posterior, or dorsal, margin of the great foramen of the skull..
Spadix :: Spadix (n.) A special organ of the nautilus, due to a modification of the posterior tentacles..
Backside :: Backside (n.) The hinder part, posteriors, or rump of a person or animal..
Pulvinar :: Pulvinar (n.) A prominence on the posterior part of the thalamus of the human brain.
Obcompressed :: Obcompressed (a.) Compressed or flattened antero-posteriorly, or in a way opposite to the usual one..
Ischium :: Ischium (n.) The ventral and posterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis; seat bone; the huckle bone.
Abdomen :: Abdomen (n.) The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda..
Coleoptera :: Coleoptera (n. pl.) An order of insects having the anterior pair of wings (elytra) hard and horny, and serving as coverings for the posterior pair, which are membranous, and folded transversely under the others when not in use. The mouth parts form two pairs of jaws (mandibles and maxillae) adapted for chewing. Most of the Coleoptera are known as beetles and weevils..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us