ventrally

An adverb used in anatomy and biology meaning "on the ventral side" or "toward the belly surface." It describes the position or direction relative to the front or underside of an organism.

• 🇩🇪Adverb, das in Anatomie und Biologie verwendet wird und „auf der ventralen Seite“ oder „in Richtung der Bauchfläche“ bedeutet. Es beschreibt die Lage oder Richtung relativ zur vorderen oder unteren Seite eines Organismus.

1. In a ventral location or direction C2 formal

   Situated on or relating to the belly side of the body; toward the front or underside.

   • The fish's scales are arranged ventrally along its belly.
   • In humans, the heart is located ventrally in the chest cavity.
   • The insect's legs are attached ventrally to its thorax.

   🇩🇪ventral

   Synonyme: anteriorlyfrontallyfrontwards

   Antonyme: dorsally

• more ventrally comparative form
• most ventrally superlative form