In anatomy and physiology, posterior refers to a position towards the back of the human body. It is the opposite of anterior, which means towards the front.
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Anterior: Refers to a position towards the front of the human body.
Dorsal: Often used interchangeably with posterior in humans, it refers to the back side of an organism or body part.
Ventral: Opposite of dorsal, it refers to the belly side or front side of an organism or body part