postaxial

[pohst-ak-see-uhl]

post·ax·i·al

[pohst-ak-see-uhl]
adjective Anatomy, Zoology.
pertaining to or situated behind the axis of the body, especially the posterior side of the axis of a limb.

Origin:
1870–75; post- + axial

post·ax·i·al·ly, adverb
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Postaxial is always a great word to know.
So is middle ear. Does it mean:
the middle portion of the ear, consisting of the tympanic membrane and an air-filled chamber lined with mucous membrane, that contains the malleus, incus, and stapes.
the trunk of the body from the neck to the abdomen; thorax
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postaxial (pəʊstˈæksɪəl)
 
adj
1.  situated or occurring behind the axis of the body
2.  of or relating to the posterior part of a vertebrate limb

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postaxial post·ax·i·al (pōst-āk'sē-əl)
adj.

  1. Posterior to the axis of the body or to the axis of a limb in the anatomical position.

  2. Of or being the portion of a limb bud lying caudal to the axis of the limb.

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