·adj Situated behind; hinder;
— opposed to anterior.
II. Posterior ·adj On the side next the axis of inflorescence;
— said of an axillary flower.
III. Posterior ·adj At or toward the caudal extremity; caudal;
— in human anatomy often used for dorsal.
IV. Posterior ·adj Later in time; hence, later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after;
— opposed to prior.