noun
- the upper side or back of an animal or body part
Usage: anatomy; biology
Examples
- The dorsum of the hand contains prominent veins.
- Scientists examined the dorsum of the beetle for identifying marks.
- The dorsum of the foot arches upward when walking.
- Researchers measured the length of the fish’s dorsum.
- The dorsum of the tongue has taste buds.
- Medical students learn to identify structures on the dorsum of various organs.