English edit

Etymology edit

Ancient Greek ζυγόν (zugón, yoke) + apophysis.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/

Noun edit

zygapophysis (plural zygapophyses)

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