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vertebral arch joint

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001067

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 ]

Synonyms: zygapophyseal joint, facet joint, joint of vertebral arch, spinal facet joint, joint of vertebral articular process, zygapophysial joint

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uberon_slim, pheno_slim

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has related synonym

articulationes zygapophysiales

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UBERON:0001067

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Vertebral arch joint