superiorly

Example Sentences

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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 mucus traps pathogens and debris, whereas beating cilia move the mucus superiorly toward the throat, where it is swallowed.

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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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During extension of the knee, the quadriceps femoris muscle pulls the patella both superiorly and laterally, with the lateral pull greater in women due to their large Q-angle.

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You may say, superiorly: "He has expressed himself clumsily, but I can see what he means."

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