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
the cervical and lumbar regions
3
Q
what layers are present in the capsular ligament?
A
a superficial layer of collagen fibers and 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
