posteriorly
Americanadverb
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The middle fossa extends from the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone anteriorly to the petrous ridge posteriorly.
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Ectodermal tissue from the anterior head region invaginates posteriorly to form olfactory pits, which fuse with endodermal tissue of the developing pharynx.
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Retraction is the opposite motion, with the scapula being pulled posteriorly and medially, toward the vertebral column.
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Finally, the uterosacral ligament stabilizes the uterus posteriorly by its connection from the cervix to the pelvic wall.
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Connected with the basketwork posteriorly is a remarkable cup-shaped cartilage, which supports the hind wall of the pericardium.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various
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