False about Lushka joints?
Correct Answer: Cervical nerve roots pass posteromedial to joints
Description: The joints in the lateral pas of adjacent bodies of cervical veebrae are called Luschka's joints.The osteophytes commonly occur in these joints.The cervical nerve roots lying posterolateral to these joints may get pressed causing pain along their distributionThe veebral aery coursing through the foramen transversarium lies lateral to these joints. The osteophytes of Luschka joints may cause distoion of the veebral aery leading to veebrobasilar insufficiency. This may cause veigo, dizzinessReference: Chourasia; 6th edition; 54th page
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