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What is a functional consequence of the shape and arrangement of the superior and inferior articular processes of the lumbar vertebrae?
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∙ 9y ago
The arrangement favours the rotational movement around the vertical axis. Although it is possible to have some flexion, extension and lateral bending moments also.
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∙ 9y ago
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What is a zygapophysis?
A zygapophysis is an articular process of a vertebra.
What kind of joints are intervertebral joints between articular processes?
The joints between the articular processes of the spinal collumn are synovial joints of the plane variety they are often known as Facet joints.
How do the superior and inferior articular process of the atlas differ from the same processes on a typical vertebra?
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How does the median sacral crest on the sacrum differ from the same structure on lumbar vertebrae?
The fused articular processes
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What is a zygapophysis?
A zygapophysis is an articular process of a vertebra.
What kind of joints are intervertebral joints between articular processes?
The joints between the articular processes of the spinal collumn are synovial joints of the plane variety they are often known as Facet joints.
What vertebrae has articular facets on the transverse processes?
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How do the superior and inferior articular process of the atlas differ from the same processes on a typical vertebra?
The surface of the superior articular will work right above the inferior surface in a vertebra. This is not true in the atlas.
How does the median sacral crest on the sacrum differ from the same structure on lumbar vertebrae?
The fused articular processes
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