CEFR C1

ventral

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or situated on or toward the front or frontward part of the body, especially of a mammal or other vertebrate.

Examples

  • The ventral fin of a fish is located on its underside.
  • Studies show that the ventral stream of the visual cortex processes information about object recognition.

Synonyms: anterior, frontal, abdominal, belly-side