| the back surface of the body; the side away from you in the standard anatomic position. |
| body cavity situated near front of the body, consists of thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity |
ventral (ˈvɛntrəl) ![]() | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | Compare dorsal relating to the front part of the body; towards the belly |
| 2. | of, relating to, or situated on the upper or inner side of a plant organ, esp a leaf, that is facing the axis |
| [C18: from Latin ventrālis, from venter abdomen] | |
| 'ventrally | |
| —adv | |
ventral ven·tral (věn'trəl)
adj.
Relating to or situated on or close to the abdomen; abdominal.
Relating to or situated on or close to the anterior aspect of the body.
| ventral (věn'trəl) Pronunciation Key
Relating to or on the front or lower surface of an animal. |