postaxial

adjective

post·​ax·​i·​al ˌpōst-ˈak-sē-əl 

: of or relating to the ulnar side of the vertebrate forelimb or the fibular side of the hind limb

also : of or relating to the side of an animal or side of one of its limbs that is posterior to the axis of its body or limbs

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

postaxial

adjective

post·​ax·​i·​al -ˈak-sē-əl 

: of or relating to the ulnar side of the vertebrate forelimb or the fibular side of the hind limb

also : of or relating to the side of an animal or side of one of its limbs that is posterior to the axis of its body or limbs