This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head and neck, Subject name: Anatomy
False about Lushka joints? 
Select and explain. 
A. These are joints in lateral pa of adjacent bodies of cervical veebra, B. Osteophytes commonly occur in joints, C. Common complication is veebra basilar insufficiency, D. Cervical nerve roots pass posteromedial to joints
D: Cervical nerve roots pass posteromedial to joints
Answer: D: Cervical nerve roots pass posteromedial to joints 
Explanation: The joints in the lateral pas of adjacent bodies of cervical veebrae are called Luschka's joints.The osteophytes commonly occur in these joints.The cervical nerve roots lying posterolateral to these joints may get pressed causing pain along their distributionThe veebral aery coursing through the foramen transversarium lies lateral to these joints. The osteophytes of Luschka joints may cause distoion of the veebral aery leading to veebrobasilar insufficiency. This may cause veigo, dizzinessReference: Chourasia; 6th edition; 54th page