Multiple choice Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. DORSAL Inactive Front Peripheral Central Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation 'Dorsal' refers to the back or posterior side of an organism (from Latin 'dorsum' meaning back). The correct opposite is 'Front' (anterior/ventral side). 'Inactive', 'Peripheral', and 'Central' don't describe opposite positioning to dorsal.