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Posterior means in back of or behind.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The back or dorsal surface of the body or part, anterior.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>To, situated in, or toward the back or the back part of a structure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In quadrupeds, to or located at or toward the rear of the body; caudal; opposite of anterior.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located behind; in human anatomy often referred to as caudal; dorsal. Rear. At or towards the back, next or towards the main axis. Situated in back of, or in the back part of, or affecting the back or dorsal surface of the body. In lower animals, it refers to the caudal end of the body. 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