Articular facet

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An articular facet (or articular surface) is a surface where two anatomical structures (usually bones) meet.

[edit] Structures with articular facets

• cricoid cartilage
• lateral malleolus
• medial malleolus
• tubercle of rib

[edit] External links

• articular+facet at eMedicine Dictionary
• Atlas of anatomy at UMich rsa3p7 - "Cricoid cartilage, posterior view"