inferiorly
Definitions
In a position located below or beneath another part or structure.
In a manner that is lower in rank, status, quality, or merit.
Examples
The tumor was positioned inferiorly to the primary artery, complicating the surgical approach.
The muscle attaches inferiorly to the rib cage, providing stability during movement.
In the anatomical diagram, the kidneys are located inferiorly to the adrenal glands.
Synonyms
subordinately lower beneath underneath secondarily subserviently basely