1. A movement that bends the body or limb toward the ventral (anterior/front) surface, reducing the angle between body parts
Ventral flexion of the spine involves bending the trunk forward.
A flexão ventral da coluna vertebral envolve a flexão do tronco para frente.
2. In anatomy and kinesiology, the forward bending movement at a joint, typically contrasted with dorsal extension
The patient performed ventral flexion of the hip to assess range of motion.
O paciente realizou flexão ventral do quadril para avaliar a amplitude de movimento.