1what is the function of anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments
prevent hyper extension and hyperflexion
2located along dorsal aspect of spines
supraspinous
3located between spines
interspinous
4located between transverse processes
intertrasverse
5what is the function of intervertebral discs
permit movement between adjacent vertebral bodies and act as shock absorbers
6what ligament limits extension of the spine
anterior longitudinal ligament
7what ligaments limit flexion of the spine
posterior longitudinal ligament
ligamentum flavum
supraspinous and interspinous ligaments
8Dr. Garvin has a forensic case, in which the anterior longitudinal ligament is torn in child and the vertebral body is separated from the intervertebral disc anteriorly. Which would be consistent with the injury?
hyperextension of the vertebral column
9located between laminae
ligamenta flavum
10what is the function of the ligamenta flavum
resist rapid separation of vertebral laminae help maintain normal curvatures
11serves as muscle attachment site to compensate for short cervical spinous processes
ligamentum nuchae
12what is the function of the cruciate ligament
prevents anteior displacement of C1 on C2
13what is the function of alar ligaments
limit lateral flexion and rotation of head
14what is the function of the posterior longitudinal ligament
widens superiorly to become the tectorial membrane