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In all fields and in general use, the opposite of "superior" is "inferior".
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Is the liver superior to the diaphragm?
Quite the opposite; the diaphragm is superior to (above) the liver.
Definiton of superior in context to anatomy?
Towards the head or upper e.g. The eyes are superior to the nose because the eyes are higher or closer to the head than the nose
What is Deep in human anatomy?
In human anatomy deep is a directional term which indicates when something is closer towards the core of the body/body part. Superficial is the opposite of deep meaning its closer to the surface/skin.
What are the differences between medical anatomy and paramedical anatomy?
Medical anatomy is very detailed. Paramedical anatomy is general.
What are the two major groups which the topics of anatomy lie?
The two major groups which the topics of anatomy lie are Gross anatomy & Microscopic anatomy
Are superior and ventral opposite?
Not always. In anatomy, superior applies to the head end and inferior to the foot end. Dorsal refers to the back, while ventral refers to the front (belly). However, in human cranial anatomy the term "superior" is applied to dorsal locations (up), while "inferior" is applied to ventral locations (down).
What is the opposite for superior?
inferior
In human anatomy what is opposite of peripheral?
Central
What is opposite of subordinate?
The opposite of subordinate (secondary) could be primary, main, predominant, or major.The opposite of subordinate (in authority) could be superior, senior, or ranking.The opposite of the noun subordinate (underling) could be boss, chief, superior, supervisor, or director.
What is the opposite of supreme?
The opposite of the adjective superior is inferior.The opposite of the noun superior may be subordinate, minion, or underling.
What is the opposite of inferior?
Superior is the opposite of inferior.the opposite of inferior is huge,massive,giant
What is the opposite of cephalad?
CAUDAL
What is opposite word of inferior?
superior
What is the word that is the opposite of inferior?
Superior
Is the liver superior to the diaphragm?
Quite the opposite; the diaphragm is superior to (above) the liver.
What word means the opposite of inferior?
Superior.
What is the opposite of being inferior?
Being superior
