Capsular Ligament/ Interspinous Ligament/ Ligamentum Nuchae/ Supraspinous Ligament/ Intertransverse Ligament Flashcards Preview

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Flashcards in Capsular Ligament/ Interspinous Ligament/ Ligamentum Nuchae/ Supraspinous Ligament/ Intertransverse Ligament Deck (16)
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1
Q

What is the relationship between the capsular ligament and mobility?

A

the more lax/loose the capsular ligament is, the greater the motion of the joint

2
Q

What regions of the vertebral column demonstrate the greatest laxity of capsular ligaments?

A

the cervical and lumbar regions

3
Q

What is the status of the human interspinous ligament compared with other common ligaments?

A

they are poorly developedas ligaments although collagen fibers are present

4
Q

What is the status of the cervical interspinous ligament?

A

it is lacking, poorly developed, or simply considered the deep anterior part of the ligamentum nuchae

5
Q

What is now thought to be the major function of the interspinous ligament?

A

it is more likely a proprioceptive transducer for the spinal reflex

6
Q

What are the layers of the ligamentum nuchae?

A

a superficial and depp layer are identified

7
Q

What is the name given to the superficial layer of the ligamentum nuchae?

A

the funicular layer or part

8
Q

What is the name given to the deep layer of the ligamentum nuchae?

A

the lamellar layer or part

9
Q

What are the attachment sites for the superficial layer of the ligamentum nuchae?

A

the external occipital protuberance, external occipital crest, and spinous tubercle of C7

10
Q

What is the histological make-up of the human ligamentum nuchae?

A

it is a yellow elastic ligament, but has more collagen fibers than in quadrupeds

11
Q

What is the termination level inferiorly for the supraspinous ligament according to current literature?

A

primarily at L4 (73%); between L4 and L5 (5%)

12
Q

Where is the supraspinous ligament said to be best developed?

A

in the lumbar spine

13
Q

What is now thought to be a major function of the supraspinous ligament?

A

it is a propiceptive transducer for the spinal refelx

14
Q

Where in the vertebral column is the intertransverse ligament best developed?

A

in the lumbar spine?

15
Q

What part of the intertransverse ligament in the lumbar spine covers the intervertebral foramen?

A

the ventral slip

16
Q

What part of the intertransverse ligament in the lumbar spine divides the body wall into an anterior muscular compartment and a posterior muscular compartment?

A

the dorsal slip

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