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

"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

It remained in the area, which is popular with swimmers and boating enthusiasts, throughout the afternoon with regular appearances of its dorsal fin above the water's surface.

From BBC

Researchers launched the study in 2017 after performing necropsies on the likely victims of Port and Starboard, identified by their distinctive dorsal fins.

From Washington Post

Catfish have barbs, or spines, on their dorsal and pectoral fins.

From Seattle Times