ventrally

/ˈvɛntrəli/
adverb
  1. Toward or on the belly side of an animal or the front side of the human body.
    • The fish's mouth is located ventrally, allowing it to feed on the bottom.
    • The doctor examined the patient ventrally to check for abdominal swelling.
    • In many insects, the legs are attached ventrally to the thorax.
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