Vertebral arch joint
System
Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT
89836005
Vertebral arch joint
Definition
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].
Also known as facet joint, joint of vertebral arch, joint of vertebral articular process, spinal facet joint, zygapophyseal joint, zygapophysial joint — per UBERON
The Vertebral arch joint is a part of the Musculoskeletal.