spine - cervical

Question 1

anterior longitudinal ligament

1) origin
2) insertion
3) function

Answer 1

1) atlas tubercle
2) spread over upper sacrum
3) supports vertebral column and discs anteriorly

Question 2

posterior longitudinal ligament

1) origin
2) insertion
3) function

Answer 2

1) axis
2) 1st sacral segment
3) posterior support to vertebra bodies

Question 3

ligamentum flavum

1) origin
2) insertion
3) function

Answer 3

1) C1 to C2
2) L4 to L5
3) preserve upright posture

Question 4

interspinous ligament

1) attachment
2) function

Answer 4

1) between adjacent vertebral spines

2) restricting separation of the spinous processes

Question 5

supraspinous ligaments

1) attachment
2) function

Answer 5

1) C7 to sacrum

2) merges with ligamentum nuchae, maintain upright position of head

Question 6

ligamentum nuchae

1) attachment
2) function

Answer 6

1) C1 to C6

2) limits flexion & provides attachment for muscles