LIGAMENTS OF THE LUMBAR SPINE Flashcards
Functions of the: Anterior Longditudinal ligamnet
Limits extension
Functions of the: Posterior longitudinal ligament
Limits flexion and stabilises IV discs
Functions of the: ligament flavum
recoil to preserve upright posture following flexion
prevents impingement of the anterior capsule
Functions of the: interspinous ligmanet
limits flexion - resists the separation of spinous processes
Functions of the: supraspinous ligament
limits flexion
provides midline attachment for muscles
maintains upright position of head
Attachments of the: Anterior Longditudinal Ligament
bodies and discs of vertebrae
from atlas to sacrum
Attachments of the: Posterior longitudinal ligament
IV discs and margins adjacent vertebral bodies
Attachments of the: ligamnetum flavum
lamina of adjacent vertebrae from C1 to L5
Attachments of the: Interspinous ligament
between adjacent spinous processes
Attachments of the: supraspinous ligament
connect tips of spinous processes