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superiorly
Derived word form of superior

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It extends from the nasal and oral cavities superiorly to the esophagus anteriorly.

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It articulates superiorly with the hip bone at the hip joint, and inferiorly with the tibia at the knee joint.

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Projecting superiorly and anteriorly from the ischial tuberosity is a narrow segment of bone called the ischial ramus.

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The oropharynx is continuous superiorly with the nasopharynx.

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B. The two radials blended superiorly, distinct inferiorly; this is the anterior extensor of the metacarpus.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard