superiorly
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This involves a complete transverse fracture across the distal radius that drives the separated distal fragment of the radius posteriorly and superiorly.
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The nuchal ligament is attached to the cervical spinous processes and superiorly to the base of the skull, out to the external occipital protuberance.
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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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Located superiorly on the pubic body is a small bump called the pubic tubercle.
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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
