(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 4:31:59

Zyg`a*poph"y*sis (?), n.; pl. Zygapophyses (#). [Gr. a yoke + E. apophysis.] Anat.

One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two anterior and two posterior. See under Vertebra.

-- Zyg`ap*o*phys"i*al (#), a.

 

© Webster 1913.

I like it!

Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors.