dorsalis


dorsal

 [dor´sal] directed toward or situated on the back surface, as opposed to ventral. See also posterior.

pos·ter·i·or

(pos-tēr'ē-ŏr), 1. human anatomy denoting the back surface of the body. Often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another, that is, nearer the back of the body. Synonym(s): dorsalis [TA], dorsal (2) , posticus2. After, in relation to time or space. 3. veterinary anatomy limited to structures of the eye and ear. The word is otherwise ambiguous with respect to the anatomy of quadrupeds; caudal is preferred. [L. comparative of posterus, following]