Situated nearer the head in relation to a specific reference point; opposite of caudad. ... See: superior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kra´ne-ad) in a cranial direction; toward the head end of the body; in humans, a synonym of superiorly.
Type: Term Pronunciation: krā′nē-ad Definitions: 1. Situated nearer the head in relation to a specific reference point; opposite of caudad.