Definition

Located at the back and to the side of something.

Example

The surgeon made an incision in the posterolateral region of the knee.

Conversation

Did you notice the posterolateral area in the new anatomy book?

Yes, I did! It’s fascinating how they describe the different regions.

I think understanding the posterolateral aspects really helps with the overall picture.

Absolutely! It makes learning so much more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Posterolateral → It is formed from "postero-" (from Latin "posterus", meaning behind) and "lateral" (from Latin "lateralis", meaning side). The word describes a position that is located behind and to the side.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'behind' ('postero-') and 'to the side' ('lateral') — that's what posterolateral means.

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