Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caudodorsal
Adjective
/ˌkɔː.dəʊˈdɔː.səl/
Definition
Relating to or situated toward the tail and the back.
Examples
- The caudodorsal fin of the fish aids in stabilization while swimming.
- In mammals, certain muscles are categorized as caudodorsal due to their location near the tail and back.
Meaning
The term ‘caudodorsal’ signifies a position that is both towards the tail end of an organism and its dorsal (upper) side.
Synonyms
- Posterior
- Dorsal
- Tailward
