The phenomenon is more common in captivity, but people have also seen wild orcas with curved fins. … Ultimately, what’s going on is the collagen in the dorsal fin is breaking down. One reason this may happen is from temperature. Warmer temperatures can disrupt collagen’s structure and rigidity. What doesRead More →

“I only want the hump on my nose removed!” The quickest and simplest solution is to have a non-surgical rhinoplasty. This involves injecting filler (like Restylane or Juvederm) above and below the bump to smooth it out. … A permanent solution is to receive a minor surgical procedure to removeRead More →

dorsaladjective. belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part. “the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals” Antonyms: ventral, dorsoventral. Are ventral and dorsal synonymous? Ventral synonyms Located away from orRead More →

Anterior or ventral – front (example, the kneecap is located on the anterior side of the leg). Posterior or dorsal – back (example, the shoulder blades are located on the posterior side of the body). Medial – toward the midline of the body (example, the middle toe is located atRead More →