Capsular Ligament Flashcards
1
Q
What is the relationship between the capsular ligament and mobility?
A
The more lax/loose the capsular ligament is, the greater the motion of the joint.
2
Q
What regions of the vertebral column demonstrate the greatest laxity of capsular ligaments?
A
Cervical and Lumbar Regions
3
Q
What layers are present in the capsular ligament?
A
A superficial layer of collagen fibers
A deep layer of elastic fibers
4
Q
If the zygapophyseal capsular ligament is not significantly involved in restricting motion what is its’ function?
A
It is probably involved in proprioceptive feedback to the muscles stabilizing the vertebral couple during movement
