What is the medical term meaning back?

Answer 1

Typically when we talk about the back we talk about a particular part of the back, such as sacral, lumbar, thoracic, etc. But if you are looking at a term for the back of something in general, the term would be dorsal or posterior. In contrast, the generic term for the front of something is ventral or anterior.

Answer 2

The occiput is the posterior aspect of the head.

Answer 3

Dorsal
Dorsum.

Also: Posterior

Answer 4

The medical term for the back is "dorsum" or "dorsal region."

Answer 5

cervical