The Open Dictionary

superiorly

adverb

UK/suːˈpɪə.ri.ə.li/
US/səˈpɪr.i.ɚ.li/

Definitions of superiorly adverb

  1. medical

    in a position that is higher or closer to the head, and farther from the feet.

    • Anatomically, the heart is located superiorly to the diaphragm.

    • The eye socket is located superiorly to the cheekbone.

    • In the human body, the neck is located superiorly to the chest.