Fibal Ligamentum Flavum Flashcards
What will the ligamentum flavum attach to in addition to the laminae
They may bend with the capsular ligament of the zygapophysis
How many ligaments flava will attach to the lamina of a cervical segment
Two: one with the upper margin of the lamina and one with the lower margin
In which region of the spine will the ligamentum flavum be paired
The lumbar spine
How many ligamenta flava will attach to the lamina of alumbar segment
Four: two with the upper margin of the lamina and two with the lower margin
What is the relationship of the ligamentum flavum to the vertebral foramen
It forms the posterior boundary of the spinal canal
What is the name given to the ligamentum flavum based on appearance and histology
It is a yellow elastic ligament
What fibers are most ligaments made up of
Collagen type I fibers which are whitish in appearance
What is the color most ligaments in the body
They are whitish
What is the function of the ligamentum flavum
It brakes or,limits flexion of the vertebral column
What is now thought to be a major function of the ligamentum flavum
It is an early prime factor in extension of the vertebral column
Where is ossification of the ligamentum flavum most commonly identified
The thoracic spine or Thoracolumbar transition zone
What are specific bony attaching sites for the ligamentum flavum
The laminae
