Vertebral ligaments

Question 1

Where does the anterior longitudinal ligament originate and insert, and what is the function?

Answer 1

from occipital bone to sacrum, maintains stability of joints, limits extension and supports annulus fibrous

Question 2

Where does the anterior longitudinal ligament originate and insert, and what is the function?

Answer 2

From pharygeal tubercle to sacral canal, supports the posterior aspect of vertebral bodies and the annulus fibrosus and limits flexion

Question 3

Where does the ligamentum flavum originate and insert, and what is the function?

Answer 3

lamina of superior vertebra to lamina of inferior vertebra, connects two adjecent vertebrae and maintain the upright posture

Question 4

Where does the ligamentum nuchae originate and insert?

Answer 4

external occipital protuberence and crest to C7

Question 5

Where does the interspinous ligament originate and insert?

Answer 5

superior spinous process to inferior spinous process

Question 6

Where does the intertransverse ligament originate and insert?

Answer 6

superior transverse process to inferior spinous process

Question 7

Where does the supraspinous ligament originate and insert?

Answer 7

C7 to sacrum (behind spinous processes)