What is "ventriculus"

Ventriculus \Ven*tric"u*lus\, n.; pl. Ventriculi. [L., belly, dim. fr. venter belly.] (Zo["o]l.)

1. One of the stomachs of certain insects.

2. The body cavity of a sponge.

n. A digestive cavity or stomach.

1. n. thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food [syn: gizzard, gastric mill]

2. [also: ventriculi (pl)]

Ventriculus can refer to:

• Ventricle (heart)
• Stomach
• the midgut in insects
• the gizzard in birds