Articular process
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Articular Process
The Articular Process (pronunciation: ar-tic-u-lar pro-cess) is a term used in Anatomy to describe a bony protrusion on a Vertebra that forms a joint with an adjacent vertebra.
Etymology
The term "Articular Process" is derived from the Latin word "articulus", meaning "joint", and the Latin word "processus", meaning "projection".
Related Terms
- Superior Articular Process: The superior articular process is the upward-facing process on a vertebra that forms a joint with the vertebra above it.
- Inferior Articular Process: The inferior articular process is the downward-facing process on a vertebra that forms a joint with the vertebra below it.
- Facet Joint: A facet joint is the actual joint formed by the superior and inferior articular processes of adjacent vertebrae.
- Zygapophyseal Joint: This is another term for the facet joint, often used in clinical settings.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Articular process
- Wikipedia's article - Articular process
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