(Of an ovary) when the sepals, petals and stamens are inserted below the ovary; = hypogynous;
When the receptacle bearing the calyx, corolla and stamens is expanded into a hypanthium.
A term used in exercise to describe one body part’s position in relation to another. Superior means above.
Above, in relation to another body structure, inferior.
Higher up than another part.
Situated above another structure; of higher quality.
Situated uppermost in the body in relation to another structure or surface.