In human anatomy, the term superior describes a structure that is situated above another structure, or is directed upwards.

Superior: In antomy, above or over top of. As opposed to inferior. The heart is superior to the stomach. The superior surface of the tongue rests against the ...

For example, in the anatomical position, the most superior part of the human body is the head and the most inferior is the feet. As a second example, in ...

"Superior" refers to a structure being closer to the head or the upper part of the body, while "inferior" denotes a position nearer to the feet or lower part ... Definition of Superior and... · Examples of Superior and...

4 авг. 2019 г. · Superior means anything that is present above the reference plane/organ. Inferior means anything that is present below the reference plane/organ ...

Superior or cranial - toward the head end of the body; upper (example, the hand is part of the superior extremity). Inferior or caudal - away from the head; ...

4 дня назад · adjective ; b. of a plant structure · situated above or near the top of another part: such as ; (1). of a calyx · attached to and apparently arising ...

The term "superior" means above or on top of. For example, one could say that the eyes are superior to the mouth or the elbow is superior to the hand.

24 июл. 2022 г. · (Science: anatomy) Situated above another structure. (Science: plant biology) Of an ovary, borne above the level of attachment of the other floral parts.