Ligaments of the vertebral column + their attachments Flashcards

1
Q

Where does the anterior longitudinal ligament attach?

A

Attaches to each vertebra on the front.

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2
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Where does the posterior longitudinal ligament attach to?

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Attaches to each vertebra on the back.

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3
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Where does the supraspinous ligament attach to?

A

Connects the tips of spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.

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4
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Where does the interspinous ligament attach to?

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Connects spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.

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5
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Where does the intertransverse ligament attach to?

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Attaches to the adjacent transverse process.

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6
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Where does the ligamentum flava attach to?

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Runs between the lamina of adjacent vertebrae.

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