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posterior surface

[pɒˈstɪəriər ˈsɜːrfɪs]
nounpl: posterior surfaces
superfície posterior
1. The back or rear-facing surface of an anatomical structure or object
The posterior surface of the knee contains important blood vessels and nerves.
A superfície posterior do joelho contém vasos sanguíneos e nervos importantes.
2. In anatomy, the surface facing toward the back of the body or away from the ventral side
The posterior surface of the femur has a prominent linea aspera for muscle attachment.
A superfície posterior do fêmur tem uma linha áspera proeminente para inserção muscular.
Synonyms
back surfacedorsal surfacerear surface
Antonyms
anterior surfaceventral surfacefront surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superfície posterior
Standard medical and anatomical terminology
Portugal
superfície posterior
Standard medical terminology, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

posterior aspect
dorsal aspect
back of the structure
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