superiorly

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The splenius muscles originate at the midline and run laterally and superiorly to their insertions.

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The nuchal ligament is attached to the cervical spinous processes and superiorly to the base of the skull, out to the external occipital protuberance.

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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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Blood is being pumped superiorly through the internal branch of the carotid arteries into the brain, against the force of gravity.

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In certain species these processes are attached only by their bases, and are separated from each other superiorly.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard