anterior vs ventral

anterior

adj
  • Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal. 

  • Pronounced with an obstruction located in front of the palato-alveolar region of the mouth, e.g. b, p, d, t. 

  • (of a part of a flower or leaf) Situated further away from the mainstem. 

  • Coming before or earlier in time or development, prior to, preceding. 

ventral

adj
  • On the front side of the human body, or the corresponding surface of an animal, usually the lower surface. 

  • Related to the abdomen or stomach. 

  • On or relating to the bottom portion of either foot and/or hand. 

noun
  • Any of the enlarged and transversely elongated scales that extend down the underside of a snake's body from the neck to the anal scale. 

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