Vertebral column ligaments

Question 1

what does transverse ligament do

Answer 1

hold dens in place
ensure the 2 vertebrae move as 1

Question 2

where is anterior longitudinal ligament

Answer 2

lies anterior to vertebral bodies in a longitudinal direction.
from the sacrum to occipital bone

Question 3

function of anterior longitudinal ligament

Answer 3

limits extension

Question 4

where is the posterior longitudinal ligament

Answer 4

lies posterior to vertebral bodies - inside the vertebral canal

Question 5

function of posterior longitudinal ligament

Answer 5

limits flexion

Question 6

location of ligamentum nuchae

Answer 6

from skull to spinous process of C7

Question 7

function of ligamentum nuchae

Answer 7

forms surface area for muscles to attach to

Question 8

location of ligamentum flava

Answer 8

lies on inner aspects of lamina on adjacent vertebra
located posterior to anterior intervertebral joints

Question 9

location of intertransverse ligament

Answer 9

located between transverse processes

Question 10

location of supraspinous ligament

Answer 10

from spinous process of C7 to sacrum