Ligamentum Nuchae and Supraspinous Ligament

Question 1

layers of ligamentum nuchae

Answer 1

superficial and deep layer are identified

Question 2

name given to the superficial layer of the ligamentum nuchae

Answer 2

funicular layer or part

Question 3

name given to the deep layer of the ligamentum nuchae

Answer 3

lamellar layer or part

Question 4

attachment sites for the superficial layer of the ligamentum nuchae

Answer 4

EOP,
EOC(c=crest),
spinous tubercle of C7

Question 5

histological make-up of the human ligamentum nuchae

Answer 5

yellow elastic ligament, but has more collagen fibers than in quadrapeds

Question 6

what is the primary yellow elastic or elastic ligament of the spine

Answer 6

ligamentum flavum

Question 7

classic function of the human ligamentum nuchae

Answer 7

brakes or limits flexion of the cervical spine

Question 8

classic termination level inferiorly for the supraspinous ligament

Answer 8

upper sacral spinous tubercles

Question 9

termination level inferiorly for the supraspinous ligament according to current literature

Answer 9

primarily at L4 (73%) between L4 and L5 (5%)

Question 10

where the supraspinous ligament is best developed

Answer 10

lumbar spine

Question 11

now believed to form the supraspinous ligament in the lumbar spine

Answer 11

tendons or aponeurosis associated with the longissimus thoracis and the multifidis

Question 12

classic function of the human supraspinous ligament

Answer 12

brakes or limits flexion of the spine

Question 13

now thought to be a major function of the supraspinous ligament

Answer 13

proprioceptive transducer for the spinal refelx