Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: May 5th, 2025

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The inferior articular process, along with the superior articular process, projects upward and downward from each vertebral arch. These processes bear cartilage-covered facets by which each vertebra is joined to the one above and the one below it.

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