Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
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Chapter 9, Problem 17RQ
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The joints present between the vertebral bodies (adjacent) and also, between the articular processes (adjacent) are called as the intervertebral joints. These are present along the vertebral column. Intervertebral discs are the ones that support the intervertebral joints.
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