ScienceJuly 13, 2026

dorsi

/ˈdɔːr.saɪ/

Definition

Relating to the back, specifically referring to the muscles that pull the top of the foot toward the shin (dorsiflexors).

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'dorsum', meaning 'back'. It arrived in English through anatomical terminology to describe the dorsal or rear-facing surface of various body parts.

In the news

In the article, it is used in the phrase 'dorsi- and plantar-flexors' to describe the coordinated muscle groups that control postural balance, which often weaken after spaceflight.

NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,207 10 July 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)

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