{"id":15461,"date":"2020-03-16T09:26:49","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T09:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=15461"},"modified":"2023-09-17T08:06:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T08:06:46","slug":"dorsal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/dorsal\/","title":{"rendered":"Dorsal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Literally \u2018regarding the back\u2019;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Upper in regard to the lamina surface; = adaxial, which is preferred;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In Orchidaceae, the dorsal sepal is the upper one (in non-resupinate flowers).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The back surface of the body and also the top part of the foot (the instep).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Pertaining to or situated on the back.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The back side, referring usually to the upper side of structures.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Situated on the back of an organ\u2014(of leaves or flowers) this means the side furthest away from the stem when in bud, thus the underside of a leaf. But orchid specialists always talk about the dorsal sepal, meaning the one at the top of the typical orchid flower. The apparent contradiction is due to the fact that most orchid flowers have a stalk that twists through 180 degrees, turning the flowers upside-down.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In anatomy, on or of the back of the body or an organ. Dorsal describes a position situated on or related to the back surface of the body or a body organ. The opposite of dorsal is ventral.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Relating to or situated at or close to the back of the body or to the posterior part of an organ.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Describing a location that is relatively closer to the back rather than the stomach, we refer to it as the dorsal side. In the context of the spinal column, the laminae can be found precisely on the dorsal aspect of each vertebra.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The term &#8220;dorsal&#8221; pertains to the back or something situated on or near the back. It can also describe the uppermost part of a body structure when a person is lying face-down. For instance, dorsalgia refers to pain in the back, and the dorsal part of the hand corresponds to the back of the hand. In human anatomy, &#8220;dorsal&#8221; is synonymous with &#8220;posterior,&#8221; which signifies the back side of the body. The opposite of &#8220;dorsal&#8221; is &#8220;ventral,&#8221; which means anterior or front-facing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-vfylb-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-vfylb-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Related to the rear or backside of an organ.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Literally \u2018regarding the back\u2019; Upper in regard to the lamina surface; = adaxial, which is preferred; In Orchidaceae, the dorsal sepal is the upper one (in non-resupinate flowers). The back surface of the body and also the top part of the foot (the instep). Pertaining to or situated on the back. 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