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