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cephalad [ˈsɛfəˌlæd] adv (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy towards the head or anterior part Compare caudad How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The mass was located in the midline, and it extended from the hyoid bone cephalad to the base of the tongue. In this patient, the cellulitis was so aggressive that it extended posteriorly to the spine, antero-laterally to the cervical skin, cephalad to the pharynx, and caudad to the chest. If a total thyroidectomy is planned, a Penrose drain may be placed around the isthmus to augment the cephalad retraction. |
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