Ligament Attachments to Bone: Practical 1
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What is the function of the intervertebral disc?

  • They connect muscles to bones.
  • They provide cushioning between vertebrae. (correct)
  • They encase the spinal cord.
  • They form the structure of the rib cage.
  • What ligament runs down the anterior surface of the spine?

    Anterior Longitudinal Ligament

    Where is the posterior longitudinal ligament located?

  • Outside the vertebral column
  • Around the spinal nerves
  • Inside the vertebral canal (correct)
  • Attached to the ribs
  • The interspinous ligaments are thick ligaments that run along the spinal column.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ligamentum flavum?

    <p>Ligament that connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the supraspinous ligament connect?

    <p>Spinous processes from C7 to sacrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the intertransverse ligaments?

    <p>Ligaments placed between the transverse processes of the spine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the anterior atlanto-occipital ligament?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The posterior atlanto-occipital ligament is a thick membrane.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the anterior atlanto-axial ligament attach?

    <p>To the lower border of the anterior arch of the atlas and the front of the body of the axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cruciform ligament?

    <p>To hold the dens of the axis against the atlas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ membrane covers the dens and its ligaments.

    <p>Tectorial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the alar ligaments connect?

    <p>The sides of the dens to occipital condyles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the radiate ligament connect?

    <p>Parts of the rib to the vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lateral costotransverse ligament crosses from the posterior surface of the tip of a __________ process.

    <p>transverse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the superior costotransverse ligament?

    <p>A strong fibrous band arising from the neck of a rib to the transverse process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Intervertebral Disc

    • Located between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column.
    • Composed of intervertebral fibrocartilage.

    Anterior Longitudinal Ligament

    • Runs along the anterior surface of the spine.
    • Covers all vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs.

    Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

    • Found within the vertebral canal.
    • Extends from the body of the axis to the sacrum, covering posterior surfaces of vertebral bodies.

    Interspinous Ligaments

    • Connect adjoining spinous processes of the vertebrae.
    • Thin membranes that run from the root to the apex of each spinous process.

    Ligamentum Flavum

    • Connects laminae of adjacent vertebrae from the axis to the first sacral segment.

    Supraspinous Ligament

    • Connects tips of spinous processes from the seventh cervical vertebra to the sacrum.

    Ligamentum Nuchae

    • Extends from the external occipital protuberance to the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.

    Intertransverse Ligament

    • Positioned between the transverse processes of the spine.

    Anterior Atlanto-Occipital Ligament

    • Broad ligament with densely woven fibers.
    • Connects the foramen magnum above and the anterior arch of the atlas below.

    Posterior Atlanto-Occipital Ligament

    • Thin membrane connected to the foramen magnum above and the posterior arch of the atlas below.

    Anterior Atlanto-Axial Ligament

    • Strong membrane that connects the anterior arch of the atlas to the body of the axis.

    Posterior Atlanto-Axial Ligament

    • Broad, thin membrane linking the posterior arch of the atlas to the laminæ of the axis.

    Lateral Atlanto-Occipital Ligament

    • Provides additional support; specifics not detailed.

    Transverse Ligament of Atlas

    • Thick band that arches across the atlas ring.
    • Keeps the odontoid process in contact with the atlas.

    Cruciform Ligament

    • Holds the dens against the anterior arch of the atlas.
    • Consists of transverse ligament (cross-bar) and vertical longitudinal bands that connect to the foramen magnum.

    Tectorial Membrane

    • Strong band covering the dens and ligaments within the vertebral canal.
    • Extensions from the posterior longitudinal ligament.

    Alar Ligament

    • Connects the sides of the dens to occipital condyle tubercles.

    Apical Ligament

    • Fibrous cord between alar ligaments.
    • Extends from the odontoid process to foramen magnum.

    Radiate Ligament

    • Joins the head of each rib with the bodies of two vertebrae and intervertebral fibrocartilage.

    Lateral Costotransverse Ligament

    • Fibrous band that connects transverse process tips to rib tubercles.

    Superior Costotransverse Ligament

    • Strong fibrous band linking rib necks to the transverse process of the vertebra above.

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