English edit

Etymology edit

sub- +‎ articular

Adjective edit

subarticular (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy, surgery) Beneath an articulation or joint.
    • 2007, Alexander R. Vaccaro, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, page 112:
      After adequate decompression of the contralateral central and subarticular zones, a surprisingly good view of the traversing nerve root can be achieved.