The facet joint connects the individual spinal bones into a a unit known as the the spinal column, or spine. The facet joint is a key player in keeping the entire spinal column stable, yet movable and flexible. Facet joints are also called the zygapophyseal joints. Problems with facet joints are a very common cause of back pain.
Parts of a Vertebra - The Facet Joint
From Anne Asher, About.com
Updated: March 13, 2007
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The facet joint is a key player in keeping the entire spinal column stable as one unit with many interlocking pieces.
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