dorsum

• Sustantivo que designa la parte posterior del cuerpo humano o animal, desde el cuello hasta el final de la columna vertebral, o cualquier superficie análoga, como la cara superior o externa de un órgano o apéndice.

A noun referring to the posterior part of a human or animal body from the neck to the end of the spine, or any analogous surface such as the upper or outer surface of an organ or appendage.

1. Back of the bodyC1formalmedical

   The posterior part of a human or animal body, extending from the neck to the end of the spine.

   Dorso (parte posterior del cuerpo)

   • The surgeon examined the patient's dorsum for any abnormalities.
   • In anatomy class, we studied the muscles of the dorsum.
   • The injury was located on the dorsum of the horse.

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2. C1formalmedical

   The back of the body of a vertebrate or any analogous surface, such as the upper or outer surface of an organ or appendage.

   Dorso (superficie superior o externa)

   • The dorsum of the foot is the top part.
   • The dorsum of the tongue is covered with papillae.
   • The dorsum of the hand is often exposed to the sun.

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