Spondylolysis is a result of a cleft or defect in the vertebral

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Spondylolysis is a defect in the pars interarticularis, which is the area between the superior and inferior articular processes. This defect can lead to spondylolisthesis, which is a forward displacement of the vertebrae. A cleft or defect in the other options (pedicle, lamina, and spinous process) can also lead to spinal problems, but they are not specifically related to spondylolysis.

Spondylolysis Is a Result of a Cleft or Defect in the Vertebral