Definition of dorsum in English:
dorsum
nounPlural dorsa ˈdɔːsəmˈdôrsəm
Anatomy Zoology The dorsal part of an organism or structure.
Example sentencesExamples
- Within 48 hours she developed well demarcated erythema over the front of her legs, and large blisters over each knee and the dorsum of her feet.
- The anterior tibial may become plexiform on the dorsum of the foot, giving rise to the dorsal intermetatarsals.
- It is the only muscle on the dorsum of the foot.
- Toothbrushing lasted for approximately five minutes after each meal and included brushing the teeth, the dorsum of the tongue, and the palatal and mandibular mucosa.
- A tooth typically penetrates the dorsum of the hand over the third MCP joint.
Synonyms
backbone, spinal column, vertebral column, vertebrae
Origin
Late 18th century (denoting a long hill or ridge): from Latin, 'back'.