postaxial
/poʊstˈæksiəl/
adjective
- Located behind or on the posterior side of an axis, especially in anatomy or biology.
- The doctor noted a small postaxial bump on the patient's wrist.
- The postaxial muscles of the forearm help control fine finger movements.
- In vertebrate embryos, the postaxial region develops into the tail and lower limbs.
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