Posterior

Definition

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.

Related terms

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