postzygapophyses
anatomy
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The term "postzygapophysis" refers to a posterior or inferior zygapophysis. A zygapophysis is one of the articular processes found on the neural arch of a vertebra. Typically, there are two anterior and two posterior zygapophyses. These processes are crucial for the articulation and stability of the vertebral column.12
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