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from the Latin: venter — the belly
German: Ventral
Ventral is an adjective with the meanings: Directed toward or situated on the belly surface of, or anterior aspect of, the body; pertaining to the part or location opposite the anatomic back.
Example: the ventral wall of the heart.
The opposite of ventral is dorsal.
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Specialties: Anatomy
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