dorsal

¹dor·sal

adj \ˈdȯr-səl\

Definition of DORSAL

1

a : being or located near, on, or toward the upper surface of an animal (as a quadruped) opposite the lower or ventral surface b : being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body

2

chiefly British : thoracic

—dor·sal·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb