Definition of Prezygapophysis. Meaning of Prezygapophysis. Synonyms of Prezygapophysis

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Definition of Prezygapophysis

Prezygapophysis
Prezygapophysis Pre*zyg`a*poph"y*sis, n.; pl. Prezygapophyses. [NL. See Pre-, and Zygapophysis.] (Anat.) An anterior zygapophysis.

Meaning of Prezygapophysis from wikipedia

- vertebra, to make the backbone more stable. The superior processes or prezygapophysis project upward from a lower vertebra, and their articular surfaces...
- base of the prezygapophysis and being flanked laterally by a short, parallel lamina extending from the lateral margin of the prezygapophysis posteriorly...
- from both the prezygapophysis and the epipophysis by con****uous notches. With the first and second dorsal vertebrae, the prezygapophysis and the lamina...
- (hallux). The tail had an unusual structure within its interlocking prezygapophysis of its vertebrae, which formed a semi-rigid lattice, apparently to...
- next vertebrae, called the zygantrum. The zygosphene sits between the prezygapophysis in the neural arch, whereas the zygantrum sits between the postzygapophysis...
- infraprezygapophyseal fossa on the anterior side near the junction of the prezygapophysis (which locks two vertebrae together) and the transverse process (which...
- parapophyses on the dorsal vertebrae, a modified pedal digit II; chevrons and prezygapophysis of the caudal vertebrae elongate and spanning several vertebrae; the...
- anatomical details can be observed. The right transverse process and prezygapophysis are preserved. The vertebra is possibly a middle dorsal, based on the...
- autapomorphies, or unique derived traits. With the dorsal vertebrae, the prezygapophysis has a small triangular rough protrusion on top, behind the front articulation...
- body decomposes or gets buried. The anterior articular processes (prezygapophysis) are notably wider than the posterior articular processes (postzygapophysis)...