inferiorly

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“The laceration ran for 12-14 cm from the left groin across the pubis to the right and 10 cm inferiorly into the perineum,” the study authors wrote, in BMJ Case Reports.

From Fox News • Dec. 3, 2019

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 anterior portion of the lacrimal bone forms a shallow depression called the lacrimal fossa, and extending inferiorly from this is the nasolacrimal canal.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The external oblique, closest to the surface, extend inferiorly and medially, in the direction of sliding one’s four fingers into pants pockets.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The muscles originate from the lower extremity of the femur and the two bones in this region, and terminate inferiorly in tendons that are attached to the bones of the hock, cannon and digit.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.