Ligamentum Nuchae

Question 1

What will the ligamentum nuchae be attached to?

Answer 1

The External Occipital Protuberance, External Occipital Crest, posterior tubercle of the posterior arch of C1, spinous tubercles between C2 and C7 inclusive

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Funicular Layer

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Lamellar Layer

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is the primary yellow elastic or elastic ligament of the spine?

Answer 6

ligamentum flavum

Question 7

What is the classic function of the human ligamentum nuchae?

Answer 7

it brakes or limits flexion of the cervical spine