Prezygapophysis
System
Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT
42424006
Prezygapophysis
Definition
Paired processes at the cephalic end of the neural arch. The articular facets of the prezygapophyses face dorsomedially and articulate with the lateroventrally facing facets of the postzygapophyses of the preceding vertebra.
Also known as cranial articular process of vertebra, prezygapophysis, processus articularis superior, processus articularis superior vertebrae, superior articular process of vertebra, vertebra cranial articular process, zygapophysis superior — per UBERON
The Prezygapophysis is a part of the Musculoskeletal.
Also identified as
- SCTID 42424006 per UBERON