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    dorsal

    US /ˈdɔrsəl/

    ・

    UK /'dɔ:sl/

    C2
    adj.AdjectiveOf the back of an animal, plane, etc.
    Baby animals will have weak backs because the dorsal structures needed to support their weight have not finished developing

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    Filefish & Triggerfishes - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 12

    02:46Filefish & Triggerfishes - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 12
    • Scrolled file fish, sometimes referred to as leather jackets, are characterised by a long snout and tail fin and a long, slender dorsal spine.

      Scrolled file fish, sometimes referred to as leather jackets, are characterised by a long snout and tail fin and a long, slender dorsal spine.

    • and a long, slender dorsal spine.

      and a long, slender dorsal spine.

    B2

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • Because of similar colouration of the dorsal and tail fins, the whitetip reef shark and silvertip shark are sometimes confused.

      Because of similar colouration of the dorsal and tail fins, the whitetip reef shark and silvertip shark are sometimes confused.

    • Just behind the short dorsal fin, they have up to six venomous tail spines, which can inflict serious damage on attackers.

      Just behind the short dorsal fin, they have up to six venomous tail spines, which can inflict serious damage on attackers.

    C1

    「質の良い睡眠」って何?5段階のレベルで説明 | 5 Levels | WIRED Japan

    23:40「質の良い睡眠」って何?5段階のレベルで説明 | 5 Levels | WIRED Japan
    • It originates in the brainstem and there's a dorsal and a ventral arm to this.

      It originates in the brainstem and there's a dorsal and a ventral arm to this.

    • And so the dorsal arm has neurons, cholinergic neurons that go up to the thalamus and then it, you know, projects into the forebrain.

      And so the dorsal arm has neurons, cholinergic neurons that go up to the thalamus and then it, you know, projects into the forebrain.

    A2

    Piglet Does A Very Grand Thing - read by me, StoryTime Sammy @storytimesammy

    15:49Piglet Does A Very Grand Thing - read by me, StoryTime Sammy @storytimesammy
    • "He couldn't." Owl explained about the necessary dorsal muscles.

      "He couldn't." Owl explained about the necessary dorsal muscles.

    • Owl explained about the necessary dorsal muscles.

      Owl explained about the necessary dorsal muscles.

    B2

    What if you never stopped masturbating?

    07:49What if you never stopped masturbating?
    • This is due to greater dorsal cingulate activation happening while watching porn for long periods of time.

      This is due to greater dorsal cingulate activation happening while watching porn for long periods of time.

    • This is due to greater dorsal cingulate activation happening while watching porn for long periods of time.

      This is due to greater dorsal cingulate activation happening while watching porn for long periods of time.

    B2

    Followed by a Whale -- One Woman's Unbelievable Story

    07:19Followed by a Whale -- One Woman's Unbelievable Story
    • And at one point, he kind of came up and I did see a big grey dorsal fin, he was on my right side

      And at one point, he kind of came up and I did see a big grey dorsal fin, he was on my right side

    • And at one point he came up, and then I did see a big gray dorsal fin.

      And at one point he came up, and then I did see a big gray dorsal fin.

    B1

    Zoo Tours: Monterey Bay Aquarium | PART ONE

    11:52Zoo Tours: Monterey Bay Aquarium | PART ONE
    • Most have five, and they only have one dorsal fin, while most sharks have two.

      Most have five, and they only have one dorsal fin, while most sharks have two.

    • Most have five, and they only have one dorsal fin, while most sharks have two.

      Most have five, and they only have one dorsal fin, while most sharks have two.

    B2

    Improve Your Squat! Full Mobility Workshop (eng sub)

    22:08Improve Your Squat! Full Mobility Workshop (eng sub)
    • Especially the direction of your dorsal flexion, the upward movement of your foot towards your shinbone.

      Especially the direction of your dorsal flexion, the upward movement of your foot towards your shinbone.

    • It's about the dorsal flexion of your ankle joint.

      It's about the dorsal flexion of your ankle joint.

    B1

    魚の研究者だけど「海洋生物」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    17:49魚の研究者だけど「海洋生物」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • The fins at the top are typically called dorsal fins.

      The fins at the top are typically called dorsal fins.

    • The front dorsal fin is particularly interesting because they oftentimes get adapted into venomous spines, sometimes even fatal in the case of the stonefish.

      The front dorsal fin is particularly interesting because they oftentimes get adapted into venomous spines, sometimes even fatal in the case of the stonefish.

    B2

    The Science of Awkwardness

    13:56The Science of Awkwardness
    • You see, research has found that social missteps activate, among other regions, the secondary somatosensory cortex and dorsal posterior insula, areas of the brain that are also connected to the sensation of physical pain.

      You see, research has found that social missteps activate, among other regions, the secondary somatosensory cortex and dorsal posterior insula, areas of the brain that are also connected to the sensation of physical pain.

    • dorsal posterior insula - areas of the brain that are also connected

      dorsal posterior insula - areas of the brain that are also connected

    B2