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dorsal

Frontal vs Dorsal - What's the difference?

frontal | dorsal |


In anatomy|lang=en terms the difference between frontal and dorsal

is that frontal is (anatomy) of or relating to the frontal plane while dorsal is (anatomy) relating to the top surface of the foot or hand.

As adjectives the difference between frontal and dorsal

is that frontal is of, relating to, directed toward, or situated at the front: a frontal attack while dorsal is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.

As nouns the difference between frontal and dorsal

is that frontal is a drapery covering the front of an altar while dorsal is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

Dorsal vs Heliotropic - What's the difference?

dorsal | heliotropic |


As adjectives the difference between dorsal and heliotropic

is that dorsal is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate while heliotropic is exhibiting heliotropism.

As a noun dorsal

is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

Dorsal vs Undefined - What's the difference?

dorsal | undefined |


As adjectives the difference between dorsal and undefined

is that dorsal is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate while undefined is lacking a definition or value.

As a noun dorsal

is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

Dorsal vs Skin - What's the difference?

dorsal | skin |


As nouns the difference between dorsal and skin

is that dorsal is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc while skin is (uncountable) the outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.

As an adjective dorsal

is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.

As a verb skin is

to injure the skin of.

Dorsal vs Central - What's the difference?

dorsal | central |


As adjectives the difference between dorsal and central

is that dorsal is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate while central is being in the centre.

As a noun dorsal

is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

Dorsal vs Ventricle - What's the difference?

dorsal | ventricle |


As nouns the difference between dorsal and ventricle

is that dorsal is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc while ventricle is (anatomy|zoology) any small cavity within a body; a hollow part or organ, especially:.

As an adjective dorsal

is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.

Dorsal vs Superior - What's the difference?

dorsal | superior |


As adjectives the difference between dorsal and superior

is that dorsal is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate while superior is higher in quality.

As nouns the difference between dorsal and superior

is that dorsal is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc while superior is a person of higher rank or quality.

Dorsal vs Palmer - What's the difference?

dorsal | palmer |


As nouns the difference between dorsal and palmer

is that dorsal is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc while palmer is a pilgrim who had been to the holy land and who brought back a palm branch in signification or palmer can be one who palms or cheats, as at cards or dice.

As an adjective dorsal

is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.

Medial vs Dorsal - What's the difference?

medial | dorsal |


As adjectives the difference between medial and dorsal

is that medial is central; middle (relating to the middle) while dorsal is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.

As a noun dorsal is

(art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

Dorsal vs Anterior - What's the difference?

dorsal | anterior |


In anatomy|lang=en terms the difference between dorsal and anterior

is that dorsal is (anatomy) relating to the top surface of the foot or hand while anterior is (anatomy) nearer the forward end; nearer the head of an animal or the front of a human.

As adjectives the difference between dorsal and anterior

is that dorsal is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate while anterior is before in place.

As a noun dorsal

is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

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