Origin: Latin suffix -al
Dorsal has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.
"The king sat upon his ornate throne, where a heavy velvet curtain hung as a dorsal backdrop to emphasize his royal authority."
belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
"the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals"
With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.
"The surgeon carefully inspected the dorsal surface of the shark before making any incisions near its spine."
Relating to the top surface of the foot or hand.
"He carefully applied the bandage to the dorsal side of his swollen ankle after twisting it during the game."