DORSOPOSTERIOR Meaning and
Definition
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Dorsoposterior is an anatomical term used to describe the position or orientation of a body part in relation to the backside (dorsal) and the rear or posterior aspect of the body. It is a compound term combining the words "dorso" and "posterior."
The term "dorso" refers to the back or dorsal aspect of an organism. In anatomy, the dorsal side generally refers to the upper surface, or the side that is opposite to the belly or ventral side. On the other hand, "posterior" refers to the rear or tail end of the body. In anatomical terms, the posterior aspect is usually towards the back of the body or the part that is situated behind another structure.
When used together, "dorsoposterior" indicates a position or orientation that is both dorsal (towards the back) and posterior (towards the rear). This term is commonly employed in various medical and anatomical contexts for accurate and precise description of structures or regions in the body.
For instance, in obstetrics and gynecology, the term dorsoposterior presentation may be used to describe the position of a baby during childbirth, where the baby's back is located towards the mother's back and the baby's head is pointing towards the rear of the mother's pelvis. Similarly, in orthopedics, dorsoposterior can be used to describe the location of a specific joint, such as a dorsoposterior hip dislocation, which refers to the backward and posterior displacement of the hip joint.
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Having the back directed backward, noting the position of the fetus in utero, with its back toward the back of the mother.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for DORSOPOSTERIOR
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Etymology of DORSOPOSTERIOR
The word "dorsoposterior" is a combination of two terms: "dorso-" and "posterior".
1. "Dorso-" comes from the Latin word "dorsum", which means "back" or "dorsal". It refers to the upper side or back of an animal or organism.
2. "Posterior" is derived from the Latin word "posterius", meaning "coming after", "later", or "behind". In anatomy, "posterior" is used to describe the back or hind part of the body.
When combined, "dorsoposterior" is used in medical terminology to indicate a location or position toward the back or hind part of the body or a specific anatomical structure.
