Synonyms for

Ventral

Verb / ˈventrʌl / Another word for ventral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the belly or underside of an animal or plant

Synonyms & similar words

dorsal adaxial abaxial abdominal belly inferior lower under underside abaxial basal basalward basalwards caudal caudalward caudalwards cephalic cephalward cephalwards inferoanterior inferodorsal inferolateral inferomedial

Example sentences

  1. The turtle's ventral shell protects its belly.
  2. The frog's ventral side is lighter in color than its back.
  3. The ventral scales on the snake's belly help it to move.
  4. The ventral fin on the fish helps it to swim.
  5. The ventral roots of the spinal cord carry sensory information.

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  • The ventral striatum is the area that is responsible for the pleasure we derive from things like food, sex and drugs.
  • The ventral prefrontal cortex is involved in decision-making, emotion regulation, and social behavior.
  • The ventral surface of the brainstem contains many important structures, including the medulla oblongata and the pons.

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