posteriorly

adverb

pos·​te·​ri·​or·​ly pō-ˈstir-ē-ər-lē How to pronounce posteriorly (audio) pä- How to pronounce posteriorly (audio)
: in a posterior direction
ossification of the maxilla extends posteriorly, superiorly, anteriorly and palatallyW. J. Tulley

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“Posteriorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/posteriorly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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