Final Supraspinous Ligament Flashcards
1
Q
What is the termination level inferiority for the supraspinous ligament according or current literature
A
Primarily at L4(73%) between L4 and L5 (5%)
2
Q
Where is the supraspinous ligament said to be best developed
A
In the lumbar spine
3
Q
What is now believed to form the supraspinous ligament in the lumbar spine
A
The tendons or aponeurosis associated with the longissimus thoracis and the multifidus
4
Q
What is the classic function of the human supraspinous ligament
A
It. Takes or limits flexion of the spine
5
Q
What is now though to be a major function of the supraspinous ligament
A
It is a proprioceptive traduced for the spinal reflex
6
Q
What is the classic termination level inferiority for the supraspinous ligament
A
The upper sacral spinous tubercles
