superiorly

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The bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles of the foot absorb this force, thus greatly reducing the amount of shock that is passed superiorly into the lower limb and body.

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

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To increase its weight-bearing support for the bag, the shoulder lifts as the scapula superiorly rotates.

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Now he liked to keep his knowledge, to have had her unwitting compassion, to hear her pour out her unwitting relief in this laugh, while he superiorly permitted it.

From A Chance Acquaintance by Howells, William Dean