Glossary Term
Posterior
Posterior is an anatomical direction that refers to the back of the body. For example, the gluteus maximus is on the posterior side of the pelvis and hip. Synonyms for posterior include dorsal, back, and rear. The opposite of posterior is "anterior."
Posterior: An anatomical direction that refers to structures on the back of the body. For example, the gluteus maximus is on the posterior side of the pelvis and hip.
The opposite of posterior:
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Here is a list of muscles with the word "posterior" included in their name:
- Posterior Deltoid : The portion of the deltoid on the back of the shoulder.
- Tibialis Posterior : Of the two tibialis muscles, this muscle is on the back side of the tibia.
- Posterior Scalene: Of the three scalene muscles, this muscle is behind the other two.
- Posterior Serratus Superior and Inferior: Unlike the serratus anterior that originates on the front of the ribcage, these muscles original on the back of the ribcage.
- Posterior Auricular: A small muscle located behind the ear, involved in movements of the auricle.
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Synonyms
- Dorsal
- Back
- Rear