dorsal
/ˈdɔːrsəl/
adjective
- Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
- The dolphin's dorsal fin helps it steer through the water.
- A dorsal view of the insect shows its wing pattern clearly.
- The doctor examined the dorsal surface of the patient's hand.
- In anatomy, referring to the back side of the human body (opposite of ventral).
- She felt a sharp pain in her dorsal region after lifting the box.
- The dorsal spine runs from the neck down to the lower back.
- The dorsal muscles are important for maintaining good posture.