Dorsal

Definition

In anatomy and physiology, dorsal refers to the back or posterior part of the human body. It denotes a position more towards the back surface than some other object of reference.

Related terms

Ventral: Pertains to the front or anterior part of the body, opposite to dorsal.

Anterior:

Refers to structures towards the front of the body in humans, synonymous with ventral in bipeds.

Posterior:

Indicates structures towards the back part of the body, synonymous with dorsal in humans