Definition Of Superior In Anatomy

Of higher grade or quality. As opposed to inferior.

Anatomical Position Definitions And Illustrations

In anatomy below or toward the feet.

Definition of superior in anatomy. For a more complete listing of terms used in medicine for spatial orientation please see the entry to anatomic orientation terms. Showing a consciousness or feeling of being better than or above others. In anatomical terminology superior from latin meaning above is used to refer to what is above something and inferior from latin meaning below to what is below it.

Medical definition of inferior. The heart is superior to the stomach. The superior surface of the tongue rests against the palate.

As opposed to superior. Anatomy situated above another structure. Medical definition of anterior 1.

The liver is inferior to the lungs. Above the average in excellence merit intelligence etc. Relating to or situated near or toward the head or toward the part in headless animals most nearly corresponding to the head 2.

Plant biology of an ovary borne above the level of attachment of the other floral parts or above the base of a cup hypanthium that is free from the ovary and bears the perianth segments and stamens. For a more complete listing of terms used in medicine for spatial orientation please see the entry to anatomic orientation terms. Ventral used in human anatomy because of the upright posture of humans.

With neuter nouns the form superius is used cornu superius plural cornua superiora. Higher in station rank degree importance etc. In antomy above or over top of.

Greater in quantity or amount. For example in the anatomical position the most superior part of the human body is the head and the most inferior is the feet. Sū pērē ŏr ta in latin phrases this form of the adjective is used with masculine nouns margo superior plural margines superiores and feminine nouns facies superior plural facies superiores.

Situated toward the front of the body.

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