Joints and Ligaments of Vertebral Column

Question 1

left and right superior articular facets articulate with what?

Answer 1

vertebrae above

Question 2

left and right inferior facets articulate with what?

Answer 2

vertebrae below

Question 3

how do the vertebral bodies articulate with each other/

Answer 3

indirectly through intervertebral discs

Question 5

what type of joints are the vertebral bodies/

Answer 5

cartilaginous

Question 6

the articular surface of vertebral bodies are covered by what?

Answer 6

hyaline cartilage

Question 7

what two ligaments strengthen the vertebral body joints?

Answer 7

anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments

Question 8

where do the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments run?

Answer 8

entire length of the vertebral column

Question 9

what is the difference between the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments/

Answer 9

anterior - thick and prevents hyperextension
posterior - weaker and prevents hyperflexion

Question 10

the joints between articular facets (facet/zygapophysial joints) are strengthened by what 3 ligaments?

Answer 10

• ligamentum flavum
• interspinous and supraspinour
• intertransverse ligaments

Question 11

where does the ligamentum flavum extend between?

Answer 11

lamina of adjacent vertebrae

Question 12

where do the interspinous and suprasinous ligaments extend between?

Answer 12

interspinous - between processes of of adjacent vertebrae
supraspinous - attach to tips of spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae

Question 13

where does the intertransverse ligament extend between?

Answer 13

between transverse processes

Question 14

Label this ligament

Answer 14

Intertransverse

Question 15

Label these ligaments

Answer 15