Facet Hypertrophy in a CT. The inferior articular process of a vertebra with the superior articular processes of the adjacent. lower vertebra forms a facet joint, also known as the zygapophysial joint. The facet joint is a synovial joint, as opposed to cartilaginous or fibrous joint.
Ectopic pregnancy: A pregnancy that is not in the uterus. The fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus. The large majority (95%) of ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube. However, they can occur in other locations, such as the ovary, cervix, and abdominal cavity. An ectopic pregnancy occurs in about 1 in 60 pregnancies. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in women 35 to 44 years of age.
Ectopic pregnancy - Symptoms. Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy usually develop between the 4th and 12th weeks of pregnancy. Some women don't have any symptoms at first. They may not find out they have an ectopic pregnancy until an early scan shows the problem or they develop more serious symptoms later on.