Fig. 5From: The relationship between structural changes in paraspinal muscles and intervertebral disc and facet joint degeneration in the lumbar spine of ratsHistomorphometry of rats’ lumbar facet joints: a cartilage thickness (µm); b degenerative disturbance (in points) according to the OARSI cartilage degeneration score. Unpaired Student t test. ***p < 0.001Back to article page