Posterior

Posterior

Definition

Juliette Garnodier

The term posterior refers to the rear of the body (rarely used in animal and mainly in description of organs or body parts). The term caudal is preferred.

References

  • Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th Edition, MaxiPrim, Pertuis, 2020.