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1
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specific bony attaching sites for the ligamentum flavum

A

laminae

2
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ligamentum flavum will attach to what in addition to the laminae

A

may blend with the capsular ligament of the zygapophysis

3
Q

how many ligamenta flava will attach to the lamina of a cervical segment

A

2: one with the upper margin, one with lower margin of the lamina

4
Q

which region of the spine will the ligamentum flavum be paired

A

lumbar spine

5
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how many ligamenta flava will attach to the lamina of a lumbar segment

A

4: 2 with upper margin, 2 with lower margin of the lamina

6
Q

relationship of the ligamentum flavum to the vertebral foramen

A

forms the posterior boundary of the spinal canal

7
Q

name given to the ligamentum flavum based on appearance and histology

A

yellow elastic ligament

8
Q

fibers most ligaments are made up of

A

collagen type I which are whitish in appearance

9
Q

color of most ligaments in the body

A

whitish

10
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function of the ligamentum flavum

A

brakes or limits flexion of the vertebral column

11
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now thought to be a major function of the ligamentum flavum

A

early prime factor in extension of the vertebral column

12
Q

ossification of the ligamentum flavum most commonly ID’ed

A

thoracic spine or thoracolumbar transition zone

13
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status of cervical intertransverse ligament

A

said to be paired with an anterior and a posterior intertransverse ligament present

14
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status of the lumbar intertransverse ligament

A

it is well developed with 2 parts ID’ed, a ventral slip and a dorsal slip

15
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where in the vertebral column is the intertransverse best developed

A

lumbar spine

16
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part of the intertransverse ligament in the lumbar spine covers the intervertebral foramen

A

ventral slip

17
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part of the intertransverse ligament in the lumbar spine divides the body wall into an anterior muscular compartment and a posterior muscular compartment

A

dorsal slip