superiorly

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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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Each side of the nasal cavity is triangular in shape, with a broad inferior space that narrows superiorly.

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The oropharynx is continuous superiorly with the nasopharynx.

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

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard