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Superior Articular Facets of Fifth Lumbar Vertebra
Skeletal System

Superior Articular Facets of Fifth Lumbar Vertebra

Facies articulares superiores vertebrae lumbalis quintae

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The superior articular facets are the smooth, posteromedially facing articular areas on the superior articular processes of a lumbar vertebra. They articulate with the corresponding inferior articular facets of the vertebra above, forming zygapophyseal joints.

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Superior Articular Facets of Fifth Lumbar Vertebra
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Superior Articular Facets of Fifth Lumbar Vertebra

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Fifth Lumbar Vertebra

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The fifth lumbar vertebra represents the transition from the lumbar to the sacral spine.

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