Dorsal: referring to the back.

Dorsalmost: almost referring to the back.

Dorsal fin: a median fin on the dorsal surface, it may be single or divided into two or more
fins.

Dorsoanterior: situated before and above the front.

Dorsolateral: of, relating to, or involving both the back and the sides.


Dorsoventral: pertaining to direction from back toward belly.

Dorsum: the upper portion of the
fish body.

Alternative forms for dorsal : dorsal fin, dorsalmost, dorsoanterior, dorsolateral, dorsoventral, dorsum.