what does ventral means
ventral. adj. 1. (Anatomy) relating to the front part of the body; towards the belly. Compare dorsal. 2. (Botany) of, relating to, or situated on the upper or inner side of a plant organ, esp a leaf, that is facing the axis.[C18: from Latin ventrÄlis, from venter abdomen].entral. adj. 1. (Anatomy) relating to the front part of the body; towards the belly. Compare dorsal. 2. (Botany) of, relating to, or situated on the upper or inner side of a plant organ, esp a leaf, that is facing the axis. [C18: from Latin ventrÄlis, from venter abdomen].