Definition for Difference between revisions of "Dorsal"

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Refers to the upper side of an animal; toward the back (synonymous with posterior). For example, the spine is dorsal to the [[breastbone]].
 
Refers to the upper side of an animal; toward the back (synonymous with posterior). For example, the spine is dorsal to the [[breastbone]].
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Also see: [[Ventral]]

Latest revision as of 00:40, 28 August 2011

Refers to the upper side of an animal; toward the back (synonymous with posterior). For example, the spine is dorsal to the breastbone.

Also see: Ventral