Capsular and Interspinous Ligaments Flashcards
relationship between the capsular ligament and mobility
more lax/loose the capsular ligament is, the greater the motion of the joint
regions of the vertebral column demonstrate the greatest laxity of capsular ligaments
cervical and lumbar regions
which region of the vertebral column will the capsular ligament be tightest
thoracic region
capsular ligament may blend with which other common ligament
ligamentum flavum
what muscle will blend with the capsular ligament posteriorly
multifidis
pattern of innervation for the zygapophysis capsular ligament
typically innervated by 3 spinal nerves
zygapophyseal capsular ligament is NOT significantly involved in RESTRICTING MOTION, what is its function
probably involved in proprioceptive feedback to the muscles stabilizing the vertebral couple during movement
vertebral levels the interspinous ligament will attach to
between C2 and S1 inclusive are traditionally indicated (oh shut your big dumb mouth)
status of the human interspinous ligament compared with other common ligaments
they are poorly developed as ligaments although collagen fibers are present
status of the cervical interspinous ligament
lacking, poorly developed, or simply considered the deep anterior part of the ligamentum nuchae
status of the lumbar interspinous ligament
narrow and elongated reflecting the shape of the spinous process
status of the lumbar interspinous ligament
broad and thick with three layers identified from the anterior to posterior
classic function of the interspinous ligament
brakes or limits flexion of the vertebral column
now thought to be a major function of the interspinous ligament
more likely a proprioceptive transducer for the spinal reflex
