LIGAMENTS OF CERVICAL SPINE

Question 1

TRANSVERSE LIGAMENT

Answer 1

divides the ring of atlas into anterior (dens) and posterior (spinal cord)
thin layer of articulate cartilage on anterior surface to articulate with dens
holds dens and atlas in close approximation
prevents anterior displacement of the atlas on the axis

Question 2

ALAR LIGAMENTS

Answer 2

attached either side of the dens and attach to the medial aspect of the occiput
taught in flexion and relaxed in extension
prevent distraction of C1 on C2

Question 3

TECTORIAL MEMBRANE

Answer 3

extension of posterior longitudinal ligament

posterior aspect of dens to occipital bone within anterior edge of the foramen magnum

Question 4

LIGAMENTUM NUCHAE

Answer 4

continuation of supraspinous ligament
C7- occipital protuberance
deep part- posterior tubercle of the atlas

Question 5

POSTERIOR ATLANTO AXIAL LIGAMENT

Answer 5

continuation of ligament flavum

connects lamina of C1-C2

Question 6

ANTERIOR ATLANTO AXIAL LIGAMENT

Answer 6

continuation of anterior longitudinal ligament

anterior aspect of dens to anterior atlas