Description
The synovial Joints of the Vertebral Column include the atlantoaxial and zygapophyseal joints.
The atlantoaxial joint is a pivot synovial joint between the atlas and axis vertebrae. The vertebrae communicate with each other at three separate synovial joints; two lateral plane synovial joints and one median pivot joint.
The zygapophyseal joints are planar synovial joints that connect the articular facets of adjacent vertebrae.
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Synovial Joint
The facet is a true synovial joint between the inferior and superior articular processes composed of a synovial membrane, hyaline cartilage, and fibrous capsule.
