dorsum

[ˈdɔːsəm]

dorsum Definition

• 1. the upper side or back of an animal's body
• 2. a ridge or crest on the top or back of a part of the body, especially the hand

Using dorsum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dorsum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bird has brown feathers on its dorsum.

• Example

  The dorsum of his hand was covered in scars.

• Example

  The surgeon made an incision along the dorsum of the spine.

dorsum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dorsum

• back
• spine
• ridge
• crest

Phrases with dorsum

• dorsal fin

  a fin on the back of a fish or whale

  Example

  The shark's dorsal fin cut through the water as it swam towards us.

• dorsal root

  one of the two roots that emerge from the spinal cord and join to form a spinal nerve

  Example

  The dorsal root carries sensory information from the body to the spinal cord.

• dorsal hump

  a raised area on the back of certain animals, such as camels

  Example

  The camel's dorsal hump stores fat for energy during long periods without food.

Origins of dorsum

from Latin 'dorsum', meaning 'back'

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Summary: dorsum in Brief

'Dorsum' [ˈdɔːsəm] refers to the upper side or back of an animal's body, or a ridge or crest on the top or back of a part of the body, especially the hand. It is used in phrases like 'dorsal fin' and 'dorsal root,' and can also describe a raised area on the back of certain animals, such as camels.