LIGAMENTS OF THE LUMBAR SPINE Flashcards

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Functions of the: Anterior Longditudinal ligamnet

A

Limits extension

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Functions of the: Posterior longitudinal ligament

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Limits flexion and stabilises IV discs

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Functions of the: ligament flavum

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recoil to preserve upright posture following flexion

prevents impingement of the anterior capsule

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Functions of the: interspinous ligmanet

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limits flexion - resists the separation of spinous processes

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Functions of the: supraspinous ligament

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limits flexion
provides midline attachment for muscles
maintains upright position of head

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Attachments of the: Anterior Longditudinal Ligament

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bodies and discs of vertebrae

from atlas to sacrum

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Attachments of the: Posterior longitudinal ligament

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IV discs and margins adjacent vertebral bodies

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Attachments of the: ligamnetum flavum

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lamina of adjacent vertebrae from C1 to L5

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Attachments of the: Interspinous ligament

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between adjacent spinous processes

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10
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Attachments of the: supraspinous ligament

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connect tips of spinous processes

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