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 I fibers which are whitish in appearance
3
Q
What is the function of the ligamentum flavum?
A
it brakes or limits flexion of the vertebral column
4
Q
What is now thought to be a major function of the ligamentum flavum?
A
it is an early prime factor in extension of the vertebral column
5
Q
**Where is ossification of the ligamentum flavum most commonly identified?
A
the thoracic spine or thoracolumbar transition zone
