Ligaments

Question 0

Limits extension and reinforces Anterolateral portion of annulus fibrosus and anterior aspect of intervertebral joints

C2 to sacrum

Answer 0

Anterior longitudinal ligament

Question 1

Resists distraction, translation, and rotation of vertebral bodies

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar

Answer 1

Anulus fibrosus

Question 2

Anterior atlanto axial

Answer 2

Continuation of ALL- limits extension

C2 to occipital bone

Question 3

Tectorial membrane

Continuation of PLL

Answer 3

Limits forward flexion

Axis/C2 to occipital bone

Question 4

Posterior longitudinal ligament

Answer 4

Limits forward flexion and reinforces posterior portion of annulus fibrosus

Axis to sacrum

Question 5

Limits forward flexion, particularly in the lumbar area, where it resists separation of the laminae

Answer 5

Ligamentum flavum

Question 6

Limits flexion at axis and atlas

Answer 6

Posterior atlanto axial

Continuation of ligamentum flavum

Question 7

Limits forward flexion

Thoracic and lumbar but weak in lumbar

Answer 7

Supraspinous ligaments

Question 8

Limits forward flexion

Occipital to C7

Answer 8

Ligamentum nuchae

Question 9

Limits forward flexion

Primarily in lumbar

Answer 9

Interspinous ligaments

Question 10

Limits contralateral lateral flexion

Primarily in lumbar

Answer 10

Intertransverse ligaments

Question 11

Tightened in flexion
Limits bilateral rotation
Contralateral flexion

Axis and atlas

Answer 11

Alar ligament

Question 12

Resists anterior sliding L5 and S1

Lower lumbar region

Answer 12

Iliolumbar ligament

Question 13

Resists forward head flexion and axial rotation

Strongest in cervico thoracic and in Thoracolumbar region

Answer 13

Zygapophysial joint capsules

Question 14

Transverse ligament

C1 and C2

Answer 14

Prevents anterior displacement of C1 on C2

Decrease integrity with RA and Down’s syndrome