Inferior Articular Facet of Vertebra Anatomy in 3D

The bottom part of the "facet joint" of the spine. Arthritis in these joints is one of the most common causes of chronic back pain, often treated with "facet joint injections."

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Vertebra L3 Superior Articular Facet of Vertebra Superior Articular Process of Vertebra Inferior Articular Surface of Atlas Inferior Articular Surface of Tibia Articular Facet of Head of Radius Articular Facet of Lateral Malleolus Articular Facet of Medial Malleolus