ventral
Acronym:
The term ventral refers to the relative location of a structure in the body. Ventral structures in the brain lie toward the lower surface; ‘inferior’ is a synonym. Ventral structures in the spinal cord lie toward the abdomen; ‘anterior’ is a synonym in the standing human. See also dorsal, caudal, rostral, lateral and medial.
Also known as: inferiorNeuroNames ID : 1915
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