Ligaments

Question 1

Anterior Longitudinal Ligament

Answer 1

> Runs from C2-Sacrum
Attaches to anterior aspects of the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs
Limits extension

Question 2

Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

Answer 2

> C2 - Sacrum
within the spinal column - attaches to posterior aspect of vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs
Limits flexion of spine

Question 3

Ligamentum Flavum

Answer 3

> Between laminae of adjacent vertebrae

> Limits flexion and rotation

Question 4

Supraspinous ligament

Answer 4

> C7-Sacrum
Attaches to tips of spinous processes (continuation of ligamentum nuchae in cervical spine)
Limits flexion

Question 5

Interspinous ligament

Answer 5

> Between adjacent spinous processes
Runs throughout spine
Limits flexion

Question 6

Intertransverse ligament

Answer 6

> Between adjacent transverse processes
less prominent in cervical spine where mostly muscular fibres
Limits side flexion