posterior

adjective

Located behind a part or toward the rear of a structure.

adjective

Relating to the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the back of the body in humans and other primates.

adjective

Next to or facing the main stem or axis.

adjective

Coming after in order; following.

adjective

Following in time; subsequent.

noun

The buttocks.

Later in position in a series or course of action; coming after.

Especially, later or subsequent in time: opposed to prior.

Situated behind; hinder: opposed to anterior.

In botany, situated on the side nearest the axis; superior: said of the parts of an axillary flower. Compare anterior.