ventral

(adjective)

On the front side of the human body, or the corresponding surface of an animal, usually the lower surface.

Related Terms

Examples of ventral in the following topics:

  • The Limbic System

    • The figure shows the location of the amygdala from the underside (ventral view) of the human brain, with the front of the brain at the top of the image.

  • Lower-Level Structures

    • Ventral areas control motor function and convey motor information from the cerebral cortex.