Postzygapophysis

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 30079000

Postzygapophysis

Definition

Posteriorly projecting processes allowing de facto contact between consecutive vertebrae (some soft tissues are also present) via articular facets. [PHENOSCAPE:NI]

Also known as caudal articular process of vertebra, inferior articular process of vertebra, neural postzygopophysis, postzygapophysis, processus articularis inferior, processus articularis inferior vertebrae, vertebra caudal articular process, zygapophysis inferior — per UBERON

The Postzygapophysis is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as