superiorly
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During extension of the knee, the quadriceps femoris muscle pulls the patella both superiorly and laterally, with the lateral pull greater in women due to their large Q-angle.
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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.
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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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“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
