adverb
- in a direction toward or on the back or dorsal surface of an organism or structure
Usage: anatomy, biology
Examples
- The dorsal fin extends dorsally from the fish's back.
- In anatomical position, the spine runs dorsally along the body.
- The nerve roots emerge dorsally from the spinal cord.
- The scapula is positioned dorsally on the rib cage.
- Dorsally located structures are found on the back side of the organism.