Between the articular processes of the two bones there is on either side an arthrodial or gliding joint.

In the cervical vertebral column, the articular processes collectively form the articular pillars.

However, Leiokarinosuchus differs from goniopholidids in the shape of its osteoderms, having angled surfaces and lacking forward-pointing articular processes.

The medial branches run close to the articular processes of the vertebræ and end in the Multifidus.

Its abdominal tergites are convex, with articular processes.

The mammillary is connected in the lumbar region with the back part of the superior articular process.

Modern amphibians have fully ossified vertebrae with articular processes.

Lateral to the vertebral grooves are the articular processes, and still more laterally the transverse processes.

In the thoracic region they are posterior to the pedicles, intervertebral foramina, and articular processes.

In the lumbar region they are in front of the articular processes, but behind the intervertebral foramina.