Ligamentum Flavum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the classification of the ligamentum flavum - lamina joint?
A
amphiarthrosis syndesmosis
2
Q
What is the result of cervical hyperextension on the ligamentum flavum?
A
It bulges the ligamentum flavum into the spinal canal, which may compress the spinal cord
3
Q
Where is ossification of the ligamentum flavum most commonly identified?
A
thoracic spine, or thoracolumbar transition zone
4
Q
What is the acronym for ossification of ligamentum flavum?
A
OLF
