Glossary D

Dorsal flexion (Dorsiflexion) defined as flexion movement of the ankle resulting in the top of foot moving toward the anterior tibia.

Dorsal horns refers to the part of the spinal cord away from the stomach that receives sensory input and that may play an important role in the perception of pain.

Dorsal pathway is defined as a pathway that conducts signals from the striatev cortex to the parietal lobe. Dorsal pathway is also called the where, the how, or the action pathway to indicate its function.

Dorsal root ganglia refers to set of sensory neuron somata on the dorsal side of the spinal cord; set of sensory neuron somata on the dorsal side of the spinal cord

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Dorsal stream is defined as the visual path in the parietal cortex which is sometimes known as the "where" or "how" pathway.

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Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex defined as the area located, functionally, in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for orchestrating and organizing many functions of the brain. The Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is not a "movement center" in and of itself, but is instrumental in deploying movement. Sensory information from the integrative association area of the parietal lobes is relayed to this motor planning area.

Dorsolateral tract refers to the path of axons in the spinal cord from the contralateral hemisphere of the brain, controlling movements of peripheral muscles

Dose is defined as the amount of drug or exercise prescribed to have a certain effect or response.

Dose in the psychology context refers to the amount or quantity of a psychological intervention or substance administered to an individual for therapeutic or research purposes. It plays a crucial role in understanding the effectiveness and impact of various psychological treatments, therapies, or interventions. Monitoring and controlling the dose is essential for achieving desired outcomes and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals involved.

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