Ligaments of the (thoracic) spine Flashcards

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Q

what are ligaments that are present throughout the vertebral column?

A

Anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments
Ligamentum flavum
Interspinous ligament
Supraspinous ligament

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where do the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments run and what do they cover?

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Long ligaments that run the length of the vertebral column, covering the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs

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what does ligamentum flavum connect?

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Connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae

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what does the interspinous ligament connect?

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Connects the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae

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what does the supraspinous ligament connect?

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Connects the tips of adjacent spinous processes

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In the cervical spine, what do the interspinous and supraspinous ligaments thicken and combine to form?

A

the nuchal ligament

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what are ligaments specific to the thoracic spine to support the costovertebral joints?

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Radiate ligament of head of rib
Costotransverse ligament
Lateral costotransverse ligament
Superior costotransverse ligament

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what does the radiate ligament of head of rib connect?

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Fans outwards from the head of the rib to the bodies of the two vertebrae and intervertebral disc

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what does the costotransverse ligament connect?

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Connects the neck of the rib and the transverse process

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where does the lateral costotransverse ligament extend from and to?

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Extends from the transverse process to the tubercle of the rib

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where does the superior costotransverse ligament pass from and to?

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Passes from the upper border of the neck of the rib to the transverse process of the vertebra superior to it

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