Definition of «posterior»

The term posterior refers to something that is situated at or near the back, specifically in reference to a person's body. It can also be used more generally to describe anything located towards the rear or end of something else, such as an object, event, or sequence. In some scientific contexts, it may refer to the back part of an organism or structure, while in linguistic terms, it could indicate a word that comes after another in a sentence or phrase.

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The posterior probability of a hypothesis can be calculated using Bayes' theorem.
The doctor examined the patient's posterior to check for any signs of injury or abnormalities.
The research study found that participants who meditated regularly showed increased activation of the posterior cingulate cortex.
In statistics, posterior distribution refers to the probability distribution of an unknown quantity after taking into account observed data.
The posterior chain muscles, including the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, are important for lower body strength and power.

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And if you participate in strength sports or feats of strength, then this post is for you as well because today I am going to show you how you can get more power out of your glutes which will lead to better striding power when running, better leaping and jumping power, and better executtion of posterior chain strength movements such as deadlifts, cleans, throws, and braced bends. (dieselcrew.com)
If you already do squats, deadlifts, the variations thereof as well as any type of posterior chain movement, then you shouldn't worry too much about training this area since it's already getting enough stimulation. (fitnessandpower.com)
Only one study has investigated the effect of single and multi-joint exercises on posterior deltoid muscle activity. (strengthandconditioningresearch.com)
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Definition of «posterior»

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