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....behind/back
and antonym would be anterior - in front/front
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What direction are the ears from the tip of the nose?
Lateral and posterior
What direction are the fingernails in the anatomical position?
Posterior
What keeps the mandibular condyle from slipping out of its fossa in a posterior direction?
Your TEMPORALMANDIBULAR LIGAMENT
What movement does the Ulnar collateral ligament prevent?
There are two cruciate ligaments. The posterior cruciate ligament is responsible for the knee being able to lock into position when fully extended. It prevents forces pushing the tibia posterior to the femur. The anterior cruciate ligament prevents movement in the opposite direction, i.e. gives a limit to how much we can flex our knee. It is most commonly injured.
Why are the anatomical direction listed in pairs?
Because there is always an opposite side of the body.
What is ap direction?
anterior-posterior direction
What is the opposite of anterior?
The opposite of anterior is posterior.posterior, ending
What is the opposite medical term of posterior?
Posterior simply means the back side or behind, which is the opposite of anterior, which is the front side.
What is the opposite of posterior?
Anterior. Meaning towards the front.
What term is opposite of anterior?
the opposite of anterior is Posterior.
What direction are the ears from the tip of the nose?
Lateral and posterior
What direction are the fingernails in the anatomical position?
Posterior
How do you work out the deceleration?
Same as acceleration - just remember that "deceleration" is an acceleration in a direction opposite to the direction of movement.Same as acceleration - just remember that "deceleration" is an acceleration in a direction opposite to the direction of movement.Same as acceleration - just remember that "deceleration" is an acceleration in a direction opposite to the direction of movement.Same as acceleration - just remember that "deceleration" is an acceleration in a direction opposite to the direction of movement.
Is the direction of rotation of Venus opposite to the direction of all other planets?
The rotational direction of Venus and Uranus is opposite to the direction of the rest of the planets.
What is the opposite of direction of east?
The opposite direction of east is west. Didn't you know that already?
What means the opposite?
Opposite of when it is not on the same direction.
What keeps the mandibular condyle from slipping out of its fossa in a posterior direction?
Your TEMPORALMANDIBULAR LIGAMENT
