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Glossary Term

Dorsal

The dorsal surface refers to the back or upper surface of an anatomical structure. For example, shoe laces may compress tissues on the dorsal surface of the foot. Synonyms include back surface, upper surface, and dorsum.

Dorsal: An anatomical term of location; referring to the back or upper surface. For example, shoe laces may compress tissues on the dorsal surface of the foot.

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Synonyms

  1. Back surface
  2. Upper surface
  3. Dorsum
  4. Dorsally

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