Dorsal vs Ventral

This tutorial explains the anatomical directional terms 'dorsal' and 'ventral'. It begins with an introduction to directional terms and the concept of the anatomical position, where the body is described as standing with palms forward. The tutorial then defines 'dorsal' as the backside and 'ventral' as the abdominal side, providing practical examples. It also covers the unique application of these terms in brain anatomy, where 'ventral' and 'dorsal' have different meanings. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more resources for further learning.

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