LIGAMENTS OF THE LUMBAR SPINE

Question 1

Functions of the: Anterior Longditudinal ligamnet

Answer 1

Limits extension

Question 2

Functions of the: Posterior longitudinal ligament

Answer 2

Limits flexion and stabilises IV discs

Question 3

Functions of the: ligament flavum

Answer 3

recoil to preserve upright posture following flexion

prevents impingement of the anterior capsule

Question 4

Functions of the: interspinous ligmanet

Answer 4

limits flexion - resists the separation of spinous processes

Question 5

Functions of the: supraspinous ligament

Answer 5

limits flexion
provides midline attachment for muscles
maintains upright position of head

Question 6

Attachments of the: Anterior Longditudinal Ligament

Answer 6

bodies and discs of vertebrae

from atlas to sacrum

Question 7

Attachments of the: Posterior longitudinal ligament

Answer 7

IV discs and margins adjacent vertebral bodies

Question 8

Attachments of the: ligamnetum flavum

Answer 8

lamina of adjacent vertebrae from C1 to L5

Question 9

Attachments of the: Interspinous ligament

Answer 9

between adjacent spinous processes

Question 10

Attachments of the: supraspinous ligament

Answer 10

connect tips of spinous processes