2.human anatomySituated nearer the vertex of the head in relation to a specific reference point; opposite of inferior. Synonym(s):cranial(2) . [L. comparative ofsuperus,above] Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012 ...
Anatomy. (of an organ or part) higher in place or position; situated above another. toward the head. Compare inferior ( def 7 ). Printing. written or printed high on a line of text, as the “2” in a 2 b; superscript. Compare inferior ( def 9 ). noun one superior to another. ...
(coronary) —arteria (coronaria) descendente anterior izquierda;left (main) coronary —arteria coronaria (principal) izquierda;(superior, inferior) mesenteric —arteria mesentérica (superior, inferior);popliteal —arteria poplítea;radial —arteria radial;right coronary —arteria coronaria derecha;...
Anatomy of the GI Vascular System The proximal esophagus derives itsblood supplyfrom the superior andinferior thyroid arteries, the middle esophagus from the bronchial and rightintercostal arteries, and the distal esophagus from the left gastric, left inferior phrenic, and splenic arteries. The middle...
Anatomy(of an organ or part) higher in place or position; situated above another. toward the head. Cf. inferior (def. 7). Printingwritten or printed high on a line of text, as the "2'' in a2b; superscript. Cf. inferior (def. 9). n. one superior to another. PrintingAlso calle...
Anatomy The cervical sympathetic chain is composed of superior, middle, and inferior cervical ganglia. However, in approximately 80% of the population, the inferior cervical ganglion is fused with the first thoracic ganglion, forming the cervicothoracic ganglion, also known as the stellate ganglion (...
Extraocularmuscle.Origin:tendinousringaroundopticnerveatrearoforbit.Insertion:upperedgeofeyeballinfrontofitsequator.Nerve:oculomotor(CNIII).Action:turnseyeupandmedially. See:extraocularforillus. Seealso:muscle MedicalDictionary,©2009FarlexandPartners
superior mesenteric artery- originates from the upper part of the aorta that supplies the small intestines and the cecum and the colon arteria mesenterica,mesenteric artery- one of two branches of the aorta that pass between the two layers of the mesentery to the intestines ...
Both by nature and principle, he was superior to the mean gratification of vengeance- English Only forum Can we say "Inferior level report to superior levels"?- English Only forum compound adjective: posterior lateral superior?- English Only forum ...
anatomybasic sciencebiomechanicsglenohumeral ligamentsinjuryshoulderThe three glenohumeral ligaments (superior, middle, and inferior) are discrete thickenings of the glenohumeral joint capsule and are critical to shoulder stability and function. Injuries to this area are a cause of significant musculoskeletal ...