Ligaments of the Spinal Column (Quiz 3, Exam 3) Flashcards
Common articulations of the spine are C2/C3-L5/S1. They have a similar structure and ligaments in all ____ joints, and its a common classification for all the joints
23
Which vertebrae have common articulations of the spine?
C2/C3-L5/S1
What is the joint classification for the joint between the vertebral bodies?
cartilaginous disc joint
How many ligaments are a part of the joint between the vertebral bodies? What are they?
3 distinct ligaments:
1) IVD
2) ALL
3) PLL
The IVDs are ____ separate and distinct ligaments found from _________
23, C2/C3-L5/S1
T/F: the ALL is 1 continuous ligament
true
Which ligament is attached at each level and unites the anterior bodies and IVDs at each level?
ALL
Which ligament has a thin cord from the basion to the C2 body?
test q
ALL
Which ligament has a wide band from C2 to the S1 promontory?
test q
ALL
Which ligament is wide at C2 and S1?
test q
ALL
Which ligament is thinnest in the cervicals, but thickest in the thoracic spine?
test q
ALL
What is the function of the ALL?
assists the IVD in limiting extension
Which ligament unites the posterior bodies and IVDs at each level from C2-S1?
PLL
Which ligament forms the anterior wall of the neural canal?
PLL
Which ligament tightly fuses to the posterior annulus fibrosus of the IVDs and is loosely attached to the posterior bodies?
PLL
Which ligament allows for emission of the basi-vertebral foramina underneath?
PLL
Which ligament is is widely attached across the IVDs and is narrowly attached between the pedicles?
PLL
Which ligament is denser than the ALL?
PLL
Which ligament extends upward as the membrana tectoria?
PLL
What is the joint classification for the joint between the spinous processes?
simple fibrous joint
What are the 3 ligaments a part of the joint between the spinous processes?
1) interspinous ligaments
2) supraspinous ligament
3) nuchal ligament
Which ligaments are 23 separate ligaments that unite 1 SP with the SP above?
interspinous ligaments
Which ligaments run from C2/C3-L5/1st sacral tubercle and extends from the base to the tip of each SP?
interspinous ligaments
Which ligament is 1 continuous ligament from C7-S1?
supraspinous ligament