1. The course, path, or trajectory that follows or comes after something; the subsequent route or direction
After the initial phase, the posterior course of the project took an unexpected turn.
Após a fase inicial, o percurso posterior do projeto tomou um rumo inesperado.
2. In anatomy, the pathway or course located toward the back or rear of a structure
The posterior course of the nerve extends along the back of the limb.
O percurso posterior do nervo estende-se ao longo da parte traseira do membro.