posterolateral
/ˌpoʊstəroʊˈlætərəl/
adjective
- Located behind and to the side of something, especially in anatomy or medicine.
- In a healthy spine, the posterolateral part of the vertebra helps support the body's weight.
- The doctor pointed to the posterolateral area of the knee where the patient felt pain.
- The surgeon made a small incision on the posterolateral side of the thigh to access the muscle.