What does zygapophysis mean?
Definitions for zygapophysis
ˌzɪg əˈpɒf ə sɪs, ˌzaɪ gə-; -ˌsizzy·gapoph·ysis
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zygapophysisnoun
One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two superior and two inferior.
Etymology: ζυγον ("yoke") + apophysis
Wikipedia
zygapophysis
The articular processes or zygapophyses (Greek ζυγον = "yoke" (because it links two vertebrae) + απο = "away" + φυσις = "process") of a vertebra are projections of the vertebra that serve the purpose of fitting with an adjacent vertebra. The actual region of contact is called the articular facet.Articular processes spring from the junctions of the pedicles and laminæ, and there are two right and left, and two superior and inferior. These stick out of an end of a vertebra to lock with a zygapophysis on the next vertebra, to make the backbone more stable. The superior processes or prezygapophysis project upward from a lower vertebra, and their articular surfaces are directed more or less backward (oblique coronal plane). The inferior processes or postzygapophysis project downward from a higher vertebra, and their articular surfaces are directed more or less forward and outward.The articular surfaces are coated with hyaline cartilage. In the cervical vertebral column, the articular processes collectively form the articular pillars. These are the bony surfaces palpated just lateral to the spinous processes.
Webster Dictionary
Zygapophysisnoun
one of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two anterior and two posterior. See under Vertebra
Etymology: [Gr. a yoke + E. apophysis.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Zygapophysis
zī-ga-pof′i-sis, n. one of the yoke-pieces or articulations of the vertebræ: pl. Zygapoph′ysēs. [Gr. zygon, a yoke, apophysis, process.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of zygapophysis in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of zygapophysis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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