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Facet Joint Orientation : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Mnemonic: BUM BUL BUM

The superior articular process faces:

1. Cervical vertebra: BUM

  • Back and Up (45 degrees to transverse plane)
  • Medial

2. Thoracic vertebra: BUL

  • Back and Up (60 degrees to transverse plane)
  • Lateral (20 degrees)

3. Lumbar vertebra: BUM

  • Back and Up (90 degrees to transverse plane)
  • Medial (45 degrees)
spine facet orientation
Source: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.4314.4722
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