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postzygapophysis

caudal articular process of vertebra

Paired processes at the caudal end of the neural arch. The articular facets of the postzygapophyses face lateroventrally and articulate with the dorsomedially facing facets of the prezygapophyses of the succeeding vertebra.

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Tipo Bone
Estructura principal zygapophysis
Nombre latino caudal articular process of vertebra
FMA ID 11954

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postzygapophysis?

Paired processes at the caudal end of the neural arch. The articular facets of the postzygapophyses face lateroventrally and articulate with the dorsomedially facing facets of the prezygapophyses of the succeeding vertebra.

What is the Latin name for the postzygapophysis?

The Latin name for the postzygapophysis is caudal articular process of vertebra.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:11954 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001080 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — postzygapophysis Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.