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Interspinous ligament
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The interspinous ligaments are thin, short ligaments that connect adjoining spinous processes.
They extend from the root to the apex of each spinous process and merge with the ligamenta flava anteriorly and the supraspinous ligaments posteriorly.
Interspinous ligaments are only slightly developed in the cervical region and may be considered part of the nuchal ligament. In the thoracic region, they are narrow and elongated, in contrast to the lumbar region where they are broader, thicker, and somewhat quadrilateral in form.
The interspinous ligaments act as stabilizers of the spine and function to limit flexion of the spine by restricting separation of the spinous processes.
| Terminology |
English: Interspinous ligament Synonyms: Interspinous ligaments, Interspinal ligament, Interspinal ligaments Latin: Ligamentum interspinale |
| Definition | The interspinous ligaments are thin short, ligaments that connect adjoining spinous processes. |
| Function | Spine stabilizer; limits flexion of the spine |
Want to learn more about the main and accessory ligaments that support the joints between the vertebrae? Then dive straight into the following study unit:
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