Trivia Question 15 Answer

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The answer refers to the uncovertebral joints (or Luschka) joints, described as such by Luschka in 1858. The are small synovial joints typically located at the C3-C7 levels, often contributing to neural foraminal narrowing when hypertrophied.


Reference

Boreadis AG, Gershon-Cohen J. Luschka joints of the cervical spine. Radiology 1956;66(2)