However, the specific synonym you use depends on the context and the organism you're referring to:
* For animals:
* Anterior: Refers to the front or head end of the body.
* Abdominal: Refers to the belly region.
* Inferior: Used in anatomical descriptions, specifically for the lower surface of the body.
* For plants:
* Adaxial: Refers to the upper surface of a leaf or other plant structure.
It's important to consider the specific organism and its anatomical orientation when choosing a synonym for ventral.