Ventral medial line
Linea mediana ventralis
Definition
the ventral medial line is a longitudinal anatomical reference line located in the center of the ventral surface of the body. It follows the median plane and runs along the ventral regions of the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
References
König HE, Lieibich HG. Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic mammals, 6th edition, Schattauer, Stuttgart, 2014.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
