Capsular and interspinous ligaments Flashcards
What is the relationship between the capsular ligament and mobility
the more lax/loose the capsular ligament is, the greater the motion of the joint
what regions of the vertebral column demonstrate the greatest laxity of capsular ligaments
the cervical and lumbar regions
the capsular ligament may blend with what other common ligament
the ligamentum flavum
what muscle will blend with the capsular ligament posteriorly
the multifidis
what is the pattern of innervation for the zygapophysis capsular ligament
it is typically innervated by 3 spinal nerves
if the zygapophysal capsular ligament is not significantly involved in restricting motion what is its function
it is probably involved in proprioceptive feedback to the muscles stabilizing the vertebral couple during movement
what is the status of the human interspinous ligament compared with other common ligaments
they are poorly develped as ligaments although collagen fibers are present
what is the status of the cervical interspinous ligament
it is lacking poorly developed or simply considered the deep anterior part of the ligamentum nuchae
what is the status of the thoracic interspinous ligament
it is narrow and elongated reflecting the shape of hte spinous process
what is the status of the lumbar interspinous ligament
it is broad and thick with three layers identified from anterior to posterior
what is the classic function of the interspinous ligament
it brakes or limits flexion of the vertebral column
what is now thought to be a major function of the interspinous ligament
it is more likely a proprioceptive transducer for the spinal reflex
