In Latin phrases, this form of the adjective is used with masculine nouns (angulus inferior, plural anguli inferiores) and feminine nouns (pars inferior, plural partes inferiores). With neuter nouns the form inferius is used (ganglion inferius, plural ganglia inferiora). (1) Situated below or directed downward. (2) [TA], In human anatomy, situated nearer the soles of the feet in relation to a specific reference point; opposite of superior. (3) Less useful or of poorer quality. SYN: Lower. [L. lower]
