Nonaxial glide motions of the spine: anterior glide, posterior glide, right and left lateral glide, distraction (traction), and compression
Intertransverse Ligaments of the Spine
Intertransverse ligaments of the spine run from the transverse process of one vertebra to the transverse process of the next vertebra.
Cervical Spinal Facet Joint Plane
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Cross-Section View of the Disc Joint
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Spinal Joints
As a rule, there are three (3) joints at each segmental joint level of the spine. One anterior, midline disc joint; and two, paired left and right, posterior facet joints
