ventral

• Relatif au ventre ou à la face inférieure d'un animal ou d'une structure anatomique, par opposition au dos.

Relating to the underside or belly of an animal or structure.

1. Relating to the bellyC2formalscientific

   Situated on or near the belly side of the body, which in humans is the front side.

   ventral (relatif au ventre)

   • The ventral fin of the fish is located on its underside.
   • In primates, the ventral surface faces forward.
   • The surgeon made an incision along the ventral midline.

   Synonymesabdominalanteriorfront

2. Facing the axisC2formalscientific

   Positioned nearest to or facing the central axis of an organ or organism.

   Ventral (face à l'axe)

   • The ventral side of the leaf is often lighter in color.
   • In the spinal cord, the ventral horn contains motor neurons.
   • The ventral root of the spinal nerve carries efferent fibers.

   Synonymesadaxial