Function of ligaments of the vertebral column Flashcards
1
Q
What action does the anterior longitudinal ligament limit?
A
Spine extension.
2
Q
What action does the posterior longitudinal ligament limit?
A
Spine flexion.
3
Q
What action does the supraspinous ligament limit?
A
Spine flexion.
4
Q
What action does the interspinous ligament limit?
A
Spine flexion.
5
Q
What action does the intertransverse ligament limit?
A
- Lateral flexion.
- Rotation.
6
Q
What action does the ligamentum flava limit?
A
Spine flexion.
