WEEK 1 - LIGAMENTS OF THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN

Question 1

Anterior Longitudinal Ligament

Answer 1

Attachments: Anterior surfaces of bodies of adjoining vertebrae and IV disks.
Position relative to joints & function: Anterior.
Limits extension.

Question 2

Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

Answer 2

Attachments: Posterior surface of vertebral bodies (C2 - Sacrum).
Position relative to joints & function:
Posterior.
Limits flexion.

Question 3

Flavum

Answer 3

Attachments: Inner aspects of lamina.
Position relative to joints & function: Posterior.
Limits flexion.

Question 4

Interspinous Ligament

Answer 4

Attachments: Top of spinous process,
Position relative to joints & function:
Posterior.
Limits ventral flexion & sliding of the vertebrae.

Question 5

Supraspinous Ligament

Answer 5

Attachments: Tips of spinous processes of adjoining vertebrae
Position relative to joints & function:
Posterior.
Limits flexion.