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One interesting difference between the nervous systems of invertebrates and vertebrates is that the nerve cords of many invertebrates are located ventrally whereas the vertebrate spinal cords are located dorsally.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The video demonstrates a reflex called the Babinski reflex, in which the foot flexes dorsally and the toes splay out when the sole of the foot is lightly scratched.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

In chordates, it is located dorsally to the notochord.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

In extant mammals, the species with dorsally located bony nostrils have a proboscis, or trunk.

From Scientific American • Nov. 20, 2012

The ischia of leprieurii, taurinus, and verrucigerus are moderately expanded; that of buckleyi is somewhat less expanded dorsally.

From A Synopsis of Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Osteocephalus by Duellman, William E.