Let's break it down:
* Dorsal: Means "back" or "posterior" (opposite of ventral).
* Lateral: Means "side" or "toward the side" (opposite of medial).
Therefore, "dorsolateral" means situated on the back and side of something.
Examples:
* Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex: This part of the brain is located on the back and side of the frontal lobe.
* Dorsolateral thalamus: This area of the thalamus is located on the back and side of the thalamus.
* Dorsolateral spinal cord: This region of the spinal cord is located on the back and side of the spinal cord.
It's important to note that "dorsolateral" can be used to describe the location of any structure in the body, not just the brain or spinal cord.