9 Common Ligaments

Question 1

Which vertebrae have the common ligaments?

Answer 1

C2 to L5 inclusive

Question 2

Identify the 9 common ligaments of the vertebral column:

Answer 2

ALL, IVD, PLL, Ligamentum Flavum, Capsular Ligament, Interspinous ligament, Ligamentum Nuchae, Supraspinous ligament, and intertransverse ligament

Question 3

What is the maximum number of common ligaments identified within a vertebral couple?

Answer 3

8

Question 4

Why are only 8 common ligaments found at any vertebral couple?

Answer 4

Ligamentum nuchae and supraspinous ligaments are the same ligament in different regions

Question 5

What common ligaments attach to the vertebral body?

Answer 5

ALL, IVD and PLL

Question 6

What common ligaments attach to the vertebral arch?

Answer 6

Ligamentum Flavum

Question 7

Which common ligaments attach to the apophyseal regions of a vertebrae?

Answer 7

capsular ligament, interspinous ligament, supraspinous ligament, ligamentum nuchae, and intertransverse ligament