Wk 6: Lumbar Ligaments

Question 1

Anterior longitudinal

Answer 1

Location: Anterior to vertebral bodies, spans from anterior arch of C1-sacrum/coccyx, thicker in lumbar region
Function: connects vertebral bodies, limits extension

Question 2

Posterior longitudinal

Answer 2

Location: Posterior surface of vertebral bodies, spans from posterior arch of C1-sacrum, thicker in thoracic region
Function: connects vertebral bodies, limits flexion

Question 3

Ligamentum Flava

Answer 3

Location: on each side of laminae, from part of posterior surface of vertebral canal
Function: maintains upright posture and assists vertebral column in resuming posture after flexion

Question 4

Supraspinous ligament

Answer 4

Location: continuous on spinous processes from C7-coccyx
Function: connects tips of adjacent spinous processes

Question 5

Intertransverse ligaments

Answer 5

Location: connects transverse processes from C1-S1
Function: connect adjacent transverse processes of vertebrae, provide accessory support to intervertebral joints

Question 6

Iliolumbar and Iliosacal Ligaments

Answer 6

Consists of: 2 bands that extend from tip and border of L5 transverse processes
Function: Stabilize L5. resist flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral bending