Ligamentum Flavum and Intertransverse ligament Flashcards
specific bony attaching sites for the ligamentum flavum
laminae
ligamentum flavum will attach to what in addition to the laminae
may blend with the capsular ligament of the zygapophysis
how many ligamenta flava will attach to the lamina of a cervical segment
2: one with the upper margin, one with lower margin of the lamina
which region of the spine will the ligamentum flavum be paired
lumbar spine
how many ligamenta flava will attach to the lamina of a lumbar segment
4: 2 with upper margin, 2 with lower margin of the lamina
relationship of the ligamentum flavum to the vertebral foramen
forms the posterior boundary of the spinal canal
name given to the ligamentum flavum based on appearance and histology
yellow elastic ligament
fibers most ligaments are made up of
collagen type I which are whitish in appearance
color of most ligaments in the body
whitish
function of the ligamentum flavum
brakes or limits flexion of the vertebral column
now thought to be a major function of the ligamentum flavum
early prime factor in extension of the vertebral column
ossification of the ligamentum flavum most commonly ID’ed
thoracic spine or thoracolumbar transition zone
status of cervical intertransverse ligament
said to be paired with an anterior and a posterior intertransverse ligament present
status of the lumbar intertransverse ligament
it is well developed with 2 parts ID’ed, a ventral slip and a dorsal slip
where in the vertebral column is the intertransverse best developed
lumbar spine
