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1
Q

What is the maximum number the ligaments identified with a vertebral couple?

A

eight

2
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What is the reason that nine common ligaments are identified but only eight will be attached at any specific vertebral couple?

A

the ligamentum nuchae and supraspinous ligaments attach to spinous tubercles, but only one of these will be identified at a single vertebral couple

3
Q

Which common ligaments will attach to the vertebral body?

A

the anterior longitudinal ligament, intervertebral disc and posterior longitudinal ligament

4
Q

What common ligament/s will attach to the vertebral arch?

A

the ligamentum flavum

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