Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ventrolateral

Adjective

/ˌvɛn.troʊˈleɪ.tər.əl/

Definition

Located towards the belly (ventral side) and towards the side (lateral side) of an organism or structure.

Examples

The ventrolateral part of the brain is involved in regulating various motor functions.
In amphibians, the ventrolateral surface is where some important physiological processes take place.

Meaning

In anatomy, ‘ventrolateral’ refers to a position that is both forward-facing (toward the front of the body) and to the side, often used to describe the location of certain structures or tissues within an organism.