Ligamentum Flavum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name given to the ligamentum flavum based on appearance and histology?
A
it is a yellow elastic ligament
2
Q
What fibers are most ligaments made up of?
A
collagen type 1 fibers which are whitish in appearance
3
Q
Where is ossification of the ligamentum flavum most commonly identified?
A
the thoracic spine or thoracolumbar transition zone
