Zygapophysis

What do we mean by zygapophysis?

One of two usually paired processes of the neural arch of a vertebra that articulates with corresponding parts of adjacent vertebrae. noun

A process upon the neural arch of a vertebra corresponding to that called oblique or articular in human anatomy, provided with a facet for articulation with the same process of a preceding or succeeding vertebra, thus serving to interlock the series of vertebral arches. noun

One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two anterior and two posterior. See under vertebra. noun

One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two superior and two inferior. noun

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Words that are spelled similarly to zygapophysis:
zygapophysis, zygapophyses, hypapophysis, zygapophysial.

Adjectives that are often used to describe zygapophysis:
anterior, posterior, post, pre.

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