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posteriorly

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[pah-steer-ee-er-lee, poh-steer-ee-er-lee] / pɑˈstɪər i ər li, poʊˈstɪər i ər li /

adverb

  1. in a position that is posterior to or behind something else; at or toward the rear.


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The middle fossa extends from the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone anteriorly to the petrous ridge posteriorly.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Ectodermal tissue from the anterior head region invaginates posteriorly to form olfactory pits, which fuse with endodermal tissue of the developing pharynx.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Retraction is the opposite motion, with the scapula being pulled posteriorly and medially, toward the vertebral column.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Finally, the uterosacral ligament stabilizes the uterus posteriorly by its connection from the cervix to the pelvic wall.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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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