zygapophysis
zygapophysis · zygapophyses
One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two…One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two superior and two inferior.
/ˌzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/
Meaning
1 sensesOne of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two superior and two inferior.
Origin
Ancient Greek ζυγόν (zugón, “yoke”) + apophysis.Ancient Greek ζυγόν (zugón, “yoke”) + apophysis.
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Forms
plural: zygapophyses| Singular | zygapophysis |
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