zygapophysis (plural zygapophyses)
(anatomy) One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two superior and two inferior.
Source: Wiktionary
Zyg`a*poph"y*sis, n.; pl. Zygapophyses. Etym: [Gr. apophysis.] (Anat.)
Definition: One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two anterior and two posterior. See under Vertebra.
– Zyg`ap*o*phys"i*al, a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 April 2025
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