ventral
adjective
of or relating to the venter or belly; abdominal.
ventrally
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a word derived from
ventral.
Example Sentences
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One interesting difference between the nervous systems of invertebrates and vertebrates is that the nerve cords of many invertebrates are located ventrally whereas the vertebrate spinal cords are located dorsally.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
In contrast, other animal phyla are characterized by solid nerve cords that are located either ventrally or laterally.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
In contrast, other animal phyla possess solid nerve cords that are located either ventrally or laterally.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
The process is broad and almost flat, except that at its medial end, an elongate, rounded knob extends ventrally.
From A Revision of Snakes of the Genus Conophis (Family Colubridae, from Middle America) by Wellman, John
The basioccipital does not have noticeable pterygoid processes, but is rather smooth ventrally and only slightly emarginate on its posterolateral margins.
From A Revision of Snakes of the Genus Conophis (Family Colubridae, from Middle America) by Wellman, John
