postaxial
adjective
post·ax·i·al
ˌpōst-ˈak-sē-əl 
: of or relating to the ulnar side of the vertebrate forelimb or the fibular side of the hind limb
also
: of or relating to the side of an animal or side of one of its limbs that is posterior to the axis of its body or limbs
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postaxial
adjective
post·ax·i·al
-ˈak-sē-əl
: of or relating to the ulnar side of the vertebrate forelimb or the fibular side of the hind limb
also
: of or relating to the side of an animal or side of one of its limbs that is posterior to the axis of its body or limbs
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