Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dorsolateral
Adjective
/ˌdɔːr.soʊˈlæ.tər.əl/
Definition
Relating to the back and the side of an organism.
Examples
- The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is involved in executive functions like decision-making.
- In fish anatomy, the dorsolateral part may refer to the area where the dorsal and lateral sides meet.
- Researchers studied the dorsolateral aspects of the brain to understand spatial awareness.
Meaning
The term refers to a specific anatomical region that is found both on the dorsal (back) and lateral (side) surfaces of a structure.
Synonyms
- Posterolateral
- Backside lateral
- Dorsal lateral
