Ligamentum nuchae

Question 1

**What are the layers of the ligamentum nuchae?

Answer 1

a superficial and deep layer are identified

Question 2

**What is the name given to the superficial layer of the ligamentum nuchae?

Answer 2

the funicular layer or part

Question 3

**What is the name given to the deep layer of the ligamentum nuchae?

Answer 3

the lamellar layer or part

Question 4

**What are the attachment sites for the superficial layer of the ligamentum nuchae?

Answer 4

the external occipital protuberance, external occipital crest, and spinous tubercle of C7

Question 5

(extra)What are the attachment sites for the deep layer of the ligamentum nuchae?

Answer 5

the posterior tubercle of the posterior arch of C1, and spinous tubercles between C2 and C6 inclusive

Question 6

What is the histological make-up of the human ligamentum?

Answer 6

it is a yellow elastic ligament, but has more collagen fibers than in quadrupeds