Spinal prosthetic devices having various engagement structures are
disclosed. In one aspect a spinal prosthesis system comprises a first
component with a first engagement structure extending from a surface of
the first component at an oblique angle and a second component with a
second engagement structure extending from a surface of the component at
an oblique angle. In another aspect, a pair of flange members extend from
the first engagement surface at an oblique angle such that the flange
members are substantially perpendicular to one another. In another
aspect, a first flange member extends transversely from the first
engagement surface at a first oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of
the surface and a second flange member extends transversely from the
first engagement surface at a second oblique angle to the longitudinal
axis such that the flange members are non-parallel.