Final Interspinous Ligament

Question 1

What is the status of the human interspinous ligament compared with other common ligaments

Answer 1

They are poorly developed as ligaments although collagen fibers are present

Question 2

What is the status of the cervical interspinous ligament

Answer 2

It is lacking poorly developed or simply considered the deep anterior part of the ligamentum nuchae

Question 3

What is the status of the thoracic interspinous ligament

Answer 3

It is narrow and elongated reflecting the shape of the spinous process

Question 4

What is the status of the lumbar interspinous ligament

Answer 4

It is broad and thick with three layers identified from anterior to posterior

Question 5

What is the classic function of the interspinous ligament

Answer 5

It brakes or limits flexion of the vertebral column

Question 6

What is now thought to be a major function of the interspinous ligament

Answer 6

It is more likely a proprioceptive transducer for the spinal reflex

Question 7

What vertebral levels will the innervation ligament be attached to

Answer 7

Those between C2 and S1 inclusive are traditional indicated