dorsaalne

Dorsaalne is an Estonian adjective derived from Latin dorsalis, meaning "of the back." It is used primarily in scientific and medical contexts to describe a position or surface on the back or upper side of an object or organism.

In anatomy and zoology, dorsal denotes the side opposite the ventral (belly) side. Across species this orientation can vary: in humans the dorsal aspect refers to the back; in four-legged animals the dorsal surface is the upper side along the spine. The concept also applies to structures on the back or upper surface, such as the dorsal fin of many fishes and marine mammals, or the dorsal surface of the hand.

Dorsaalne is used in orientation, imaging, and surgical descriptions. A dorsal view presents the back side of a structure, while a ventral view presents the front or belly side.

The term is mostly scientific, especially in medicine, anatomy, and zoology, to describe location and relationships without relying on overall body posture.