superiorly
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Blood is being pumped superiorly through the internal branch of the carotid arteries into the brain, against the force of gravity.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
This in turn holds the shoulder joint superiorly and laterally from the body trunk, allowing for maximal freedom of motion for the upper limb.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
It articulates superiorly with the hip bone at the hip joint, and inferiorly with the tibia at the knee joint.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The talus articulates superiorly with the distal tibia, the medial malleolus of the tibia, and the lateral malleolus of the fibula to form the ankle joint.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
C. Long extensor of the thumb and special extensor of the index finger united superiorly.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
