Dependent Variable- The variable being studied in the experiment; it is expected to change when the independent variable is changed. Thus, a typical experiment will examine the effects of the independent variable on the dependent variable.
Articular processes: These processes form joints between successive vertebrae. The superior and inferior articular processes arise from the same junctions as the transverse processes (one superior and one inferior process on each side), and each process has an articular surface called a facet.
Facet Arthroplasty. Facet arthropathy commonly means arthritis of the facet joints. The human body has 24 vertebrae that make up the spine. Facet joints are found in the posterior of the spine. There are two facet joints between the vertebrae of each spinal segment along the spinal column.acet Arthroplasty. Facet arthropathy commonly means arthritis of the facet joints. The human body has 24 vertebrae that make up the spine. Facet joints are found in the posterior of the spine. There are two facet joints between the vertebrae of each spinal segment along the spinal column.