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Supraspinous ligaments
Other Terms:
Supraspinal ligament,
Ligamentum supraspinale,
Ligament supraépineux
Parts
None
Group
Vertebral ligaments
Description
This is a long, thick ligamentous cord that spans from the seventh cervical vertebra to the sacrum. The ligamentous fibers vary from superficial to deep in the band. The deepest fiber of the ligament adjoin the interspinous ligament and connect successive vertebrae, while increasingly more superficial fibers span from two to four vertebral levels.
Function
Limits flexion of the vertebral column.
Latin
Ligamentum supraspinale
French
Ligament supraépineux
