ventral
IPA: vˈɛntrʌɫ
noun
- Any of the enlarged and transversely elongated scales that extend down the underside of a snake's body from the neck to the anal scale.
adjective
- Related to the abdomen or stomach.
- (anatomy) On the front side of the human body, or the corresponding surface of an animal, usually the lower surface.
- (anatomy) On or relating to the sole of the foot or the palmar surface of the hand
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Examples of "ventral" in Sentences
- The ventral surface of the fish is flat.
- This occurs in the centre of the ventral surface.
- The cord has grooves in the dorsal and ventral sides.
- The ventral surface is faintly marbled black and white.
- It corresponds to the ventral surface of the cerebellum.
- The body is elongate and flattened ventrally to the pelvic fins.
- The dorsal scales are larger than the flank and the ventral scales.
- The ventral body cavity contains the organs in the chest and abdomen.
- Ventral mesentery is the part of the peritoneum closest to the navel.
- A fecal groove extends the length of the ventral midline of the abdomen.
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