Posterior longitudinal ligament
Ligament connecting vertebral bodies of all of the vertebrae / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The posterior longitudinal ligament is a ligament connecting the posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies of all of the vertebrae of humans. It weakly prevents hyperflexion of the vertebral column. It also prevents posterior spinal disc herniation, although problems with the ligament can cause it.
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Posterior longitudinal ligament | |
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Details | |
System | skeletal |
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Latin | ligamentum longitudinale posterius |
TA98 | A03.2.01.008 |
TA2 | 1680 |
FMA | 31894 |
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