Superior articular process of the cervical vertebra

Study entry

Description

Pair of processes rising from the junction of the pedicle and the lamina, each with an articular facet.

Relations

It articulates with the inferior articular process of the vertebra above (zygapophysial joint); the orientation of the facet decides the movements of the region.

Source: cap. 2, «Vértebras: vértebras: estructura» y «Características regionales de las vértebras»

Other structures in this region

• Body of the cervical vertebra
• Pedicle of the cervical vertebra
• Lamina of the cervical vertebra
• Vertebral foramen (cervical)
• Spinous process of the cervical vertebra
• Transverse process of the cervical vertebra
• Inferior articular process of the cervical vertebra
• Body of the thoracic vertebra