ventral
/ˈvɛntrəl/
adjective
- Relating to the belly or underside of an animal's body; opposite of dorsal.
- The ventral fin of the shark helps it steer through the water.
- In anatomy class, we studied the ventral muscles of the human torso.
- The fish has a lighter color on its ventral side to blend in with the sky.
- Relating to the front or anterior part of the body in humans (when standing upright).
- The ventral surface of the arm faces forward when you stand.
- Doctors examined the ventral area of the patient's abdomen.
- The ventral cavity contains the heart and lungs.