spine - trunk

Question 1

anterior longitudinal ligament

1) origin
2) insertion
3) function

Answer 1

1) atlas tubercle
2) runs inferiorly to spread over upper sacrum
3) supports entire vertebrae 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 vertebral bodies

Question 3

ligamentum flavum

1) attachment
2) function

Answer 3

1) lamina of adjacent vertebrae (from above attach to below)

2) preserves upright posture, resists separation of vertebral lamina

Question 4

interspinous ligament

1) attachment
2) function

Answer 4

1) passes between adjacent vertebral spines

2) restriction of separation of spinous processes

Question 5

supraspinous ligament

1) attachment
2) function

Answer 5

1) C7 to sacrum

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