superiorly

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This in turn holds the shoulder joint superiorly and laterally from the body trunk, allowing for maximal freedom of motion for the upper limb.

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The nasal bone articulates superiorly with the frontal bone and laterally with the maxillary bones.

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Located superiorly on the pubic body is a small bump called the pubic tubercle.

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This involves a complete transverse fracture across the distal radius that drives the separated distal fragment of the radius posteriorly and superiorly.

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“Well, you didn’t suppose degrees and things had anything to do with it, did you?” said Edwin, smiling a little superiorly.

From Clayhanger by Bennett, Arnold