posteriorly
adverb
pos·te·ri·or·ly
pō-ˈstir-ē-ər-lē 
pä-
pä-
: in a posterior direction
ossification of the maxilla extends posteriorly, superiorly, anteriorly and palatally—
W. J. Tulley
W. J. TulleyCite this Entry
“Posteriorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/posteriorly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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