Posteriorly
Posteriorly
Posteriorly (pronunciation: poh-STEER-ee-or-lee) is an adverb that originates from the Latin word "posterior," meaning "later, behind, after." It is commonly used in medical terminology to describe the position or direction of an anatomical structure that is situated behind or at the rear of another structure.
Etymology
The term "posteriorly" is derived from the Latin word "posterior," which means "later, behind, after." It is a combination of "post" (after) and "-erior" (comparative suffix). In medical terminology, it is used to describe the relative position of anatomical structures.
Related Terms
- Anteriorly: The opposite of posteriorly, referring to a position or direction at the front or ahead of another structure.
- Dorsally: Often used interchangeably with posteriorly in humans, referring to the back or rear side of the body.
- Ventrally: The opposite of dorsally, referring to the front or belly side of the body.
- Proximally: Referring to a position closer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.
- Distally: Referring to a position farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, "posteriorly" is used to describe the position or direction of an anatomical structure that is situated behind or at the rear of another structure. For example, in the human body, the spine is located posteriorly to the stomach.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Posteriorly
- Wikipedia's article - Posteriorly
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