Arthrology of the Vertebral Column: Nine Common Ligaments Flashcards
What are the common ligaments of the vertebral column?
those ligaments commonly found between vertebral couples from C2/C3 to L4/L5
Which vertebrae will have common ligaments?
segments C2 to L5 inclusive
Identify the common ligaments of the vertebral column.
- anterior longitudinal ligament
- intervertebral disc
- posterior longitudinal ligament
- ligamentum flavum
- capsular ligament
- interspinous ligament
- ligamentum nuchae
- supraspinous ligament
- intertransverse ligament
What is the maximum number of common ligaments identified with a vertebral couple?
8
What is the reason that nine common ligaments are identified but only eight will be attached at any specific vertebral couple?
the ligamentum nuchae and supraspinous ligaments attach to the spinous tubercles, but only one of these will be identified at a single vertebral couple
Which common ligaments will attach to the vertebral body?
- anterior longitudinal ligament
- intervertebral disc
- posterior longitudinal ligament
What common ligament will attach to the vertebral arch?
ligamentum flavum
Which common ligaments will attach to the apophyseal regions of a vertebra?
- capsular ligament
- interspinous ligament
- supraspinous ligament
- ligamentum nuchae
- intertransverse ligament
Which common ligament will attach to the lamina?
ligamentum flavum
Which common ligament will attach to the articular apophysis?
capsular ligament
Which common ligaments will attach to the spinous apophysis?
- interspinous ligament
- supraspinous ligament
- ligamentum nuchae
Which common ligament will attach to the transverse apophysis?
intertransverse ligament
