A dorsal sound is a sound that is pronounced by the back of the tongue approaching or touching the palate or pharynx.

A central vowel is a vowel that is pronounced in the central part of the tongue.

The central vowels in Japanese are 'a', 'e', 'o'.

Front vowels are pronounced using the front part of the tongue.

A front vowel is a vowel that is articulated with the front part of the tongue.

The stem of this flower is very long.

The tang of this sword is very strong, it will not break.

The stem of this flower is very long.

I strained a muscle at the gym yesterday.

He prodded my shoulder to get my attention.