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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This in turn holds the shoulder joint superiorly and laterally from the body trunk, allowing for maximal freedom of motion for the upper limb.

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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 oropharynx is continuous superiorly with the nasopharynx.

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

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