zygapophysis

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek ζυγόν (zugón, “yoke”) + apophysis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/

Noun

zygapophysis (plural zygapophyses)

1. (anatomy) One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two superior and two inferior.