Facet
Facet
Facet (/ˈfæsɪt/), from the French facette, meaning "little face", is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a small, smooth, flat surface on a hard body or organ.
Anatomy
In anatomy, a facet is a small, smooth, flat area on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone. The term is most commonly used to refer to the facet joints in the spine, which allow for flexibility and movement.
Ophthalmology
In ophthalmology, a facet refers to one of the many small, flat surfaces on the compound eye of an insect or crustacean.
Dentistry
In dentistry, a facet is a worn spot on the surface of a tooth, often caused by grinding or clenching.
Related Terms
- Facet Joint: A pair of small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and guide motion.
- Facet Syndrome: A condition in which the facet joints in the spine degenerate, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
- Facet Rhizotomy: A surgical procedure that severs the nerve roots in the affected facet joint to relieve chronic back pain.
- Facet Hypertrophy: An enlargement of the facet joint that can occur with age or due to injury, often leading to spinal stenosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Facet
- Wikipedia's article - Facet
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