dorsal

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These overstimulated immune cells then move toward the dorsal root ganglia -- the sensory nerve hubs that link the limbs to the spinal cord -- and release inflammatory compounds that irritate and damage nerves.

From Science Daily

He attached a package of sensors near the dorsal fins of six hammerheads near Hawaii.

From New York Times

Southern resident orcas have rounded tips on their dorsal fins, while transient orcas have pointier dorsal fins.

From Seattle Times

"We have recovered a good chunk of it but some trophy-hunters got there just before us and they took the head and the dorsal fin on the tail," he said.

From BBC

Only their small dorsal fins and the uppermost part of their sleek black backs were visible.

From Scientific American