facet/zygapophysial/interarticular joints

Introduction

Synovial joints formed by the facets on the articular processes of contiguous vertebrae & joints formed by articulation of ribs & vertebrate.

Pathology

• facet joints of C6-C7 & L3-S1 are commonly involved in osteoarthritis of the spine

More general terms

• synovial joint (diarthrosis)

Additional terms

• osteoarthritis of the spine
• synovial fluid