ventral
The term ventral refers to the relative location of a structure in the body.
Ventral structures in the brain lie toward the lower surface; ‘inferior’ is a synonym.
Ventral structures in the spinal cord lie toward the abdomen; ‘anterior’ is a synonym in the standing human.
See also dorsal, caudal, rostral, lateral and medial.
Synonyms: inferior
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