ventriculus Definition
- 1the muscular stomach of birds and insects
- 2the fourth stomach of a ruminant animal, such as a cow or sheep
Using ventriculus: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ventriculus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ventriculus of birds is adapted to grind food.
Example
The ruminant's ventriculus is responsible for breaking down cellulose in plant material.
Origins of ventriculus
from Latin 'venter', meaning 'belly'
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Summary: ventriculus in Brief
'Ventriculus' [ven-TRIK-yuh-luhs] refers to the muscular stomach of birds and insects, as well as the fourth stomach of ruminant animals. It is responsible for breaking down food and grinding plant material, respectively.
