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vertebral arch joint

Term ID
UBERON:0001067
Synonyms
  • articulationes zygapophysiales
  • facet joint
  • joint of vertebral arch
  • joint of vertebral articular process
  • spinal facet joint
  • zygapophyseal joint
  • zygapophysial joint
Definition
A synovial joint between the prezygapophysis of one vertebra and the postzygapophysis of the vertebra directly above it. There are two facet joints in each spinal motion segment[WP]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zygapophysial_joint
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