Definition: Anterior ventral refers to the direction in which the brainstem and spinal cord are oriented relative to the rest of the body, often associated with a feeling of being out of balance or disconnected from external stimuli. This term primarily refers to the head's orientation within its anatomical space. The word 'anteroventrally' signifies this orientation is aligned with an anterior orientation, typically at the base of the skull and extending into the brainstem and spinal cord.