Dorsum
Dorsum
Dorsum (/ˈdɔːr.səm/), from the Latin word for "back", is a term used in anatomy to refer to the back or uppermost surface of a body part or organ.
Etymology
The term "dorsum" is derived from the Latin "dorsum" which means "back". It is used in anatomical nomenclature to denote the back or uppermost aspect of a body part or organ.
Related Terms
- Dorsal: Pertaining to the dorsum or back. In anatomical terms, it refers to the position of a structure that is further back in position.
- Dorsal root: The afferent sensory root of a spinal nerve.
- Dorsal surface: The back or outward-facing surface of an organ or body part.
- Dorsal fin: A fin located on the backs of various species of marine and freshwater vertebrates.
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, "dorsum" is used to refer to the back or uppermost surface of various body parts and organs. For example, the dorsum of the hand is the back of the hand, and the dorsum of the foot is the top part of the foot. The term is also used in the naming of various structures, such as the dorsal root ganglion, which is a cluster of nerve cell bodies located in the dorsal root of a spinal nerve.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dorsum
- Wikipedia's article - Dorsum
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