Vertebral Ligaments Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior Longitudinal Ligament
A
Prevents displacement of discs
Limits hyperextension
2
Q
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
A
Prevents displacement of discs
Limits flexion
3
Q
Supraspinous Ligament
A
Limits flexion
Joins from posterior ends of spinous process
4
Q
Interspinous Ligament
A
Limits flexion
Joins spinous processes
5
Q
Ligamentum Flavum
A
Connects laminae of adjacent vertebrae
Limits flexion (controls flexion velocity)
6
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Intertransverse Ligament
A
Limits lateral flexion
Runs between transverse processes
