adjective
- relating to or denoting the upper and outer side of a structure, especially in anatomy or biology
Usage: technical; anatomy; biology
Examples
- The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is involved in executive function and decision-making.
- Dorsolateral fins are located on the upper outer surface of fish bodies.
- Damage to the dorsolateral region of the brain can affect working memory.
- The dorsolateral aspect of the femur serves as an attachment point for muscles.
- Researchers studied the dorsolateral striatum in rodent models of learning.