Facet Joints Flashcards
1
Q
What are the facet joints?
A
Allow for gliding in joints
- Live more in the posterior part of the body
Thoracic: allow for rotation
Cervical: up and down movement
Lumbar: allow for more inward movement
What are the facet joints?
Allow for gliding in joints
- Live more in the posterior part of the body
Thoracic: allow for rotation
Cervical: up and down movement
Lumbar: allow for more inward movement