Posterior example sentences

The posterior pituitary is under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.Neurohypophysis (pars nervosa) also known as posterior pituitary, stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin, which are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus and are transported axonally to neurohypophysis.The alimentary canal begins with an anterior opening – the mouth, and it opens out posteriorly through the anus.The oesophagus is a thin, long tube which extends posteriorly passing through the neck, thorax and diaphragm and leads to a 'J' shaped bag like structure called stomach.