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 side of the fish is typically lighter in color, helping it to blend in with the sunlight filtering through the water
- The ventral fins of the bird are used for steering and stability during flight
- The ventral region of the human body contains vital organs such as the liver and intestines
- In some species, the ventral scales are much larger than the dorsal scales, providing added protection from predators
- The ventral nerve cord in invertebrates serves a similar function to the spinal cord in vertebrates
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