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.
The facet (say: FAS-it) joints (more properly called zygapophyseal joints) are the places where the vertebrae in the spine connect. They keep the vertebrae from moving too much as you flex, extend, and rotate the spine. Facet arthropathy means pain coming from the facet joints.If it occurs in the neck, it is called cervical facet arthropathy (say: ar-THROP-uh-thee). If it occurs in the low back, it is called lumbar facet arthropathy.acet arthropathy means pain coming from the facet joints. If it occurs in the neck, it is called cervical facet arthropathy (say: ar-THROP-uh-thee). If it occurs in the low back, it is called lumbar facet arthropathy.