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The superior articular processes usually project upwards and are vertical. The superior and inferior articular processes of two consecutive vertebrae articulate to form a zygopophyseal joint.
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Superior articular process of L5
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The arrow is pointing to a structure on the final vertebrae which is L5 as after this the bones have been fused, so this cannot be a process of L4.
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Inferior articular process of L4
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The transverse processes are continuous with the vertebral body which is more chunky as seen on the image and connected to other vertebrae by intervertebral discs.
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Vertebral body of L5
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The transverse processes here are much thicker than the other lumbar vertebrae.
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Transverse process of L5
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This would be seen posteriorly and in the lumbar vertebrae are short and broad unlike the transverse processes which are long and thin.
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Spinous process of L5
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Abdominal anatomy
Identify the structure labelled by the arrow in the image below.

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