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Musculoskeletal System > Skeleton > Joints > Ligaments, Articular > Longitudinal Ligaments
Tissues > Connective Tissue > Ligaments > Ligaments, Articular > Longitudinal Ligaments
Musculoskeletal System > Ligaments > Ligaments, Articular > Longitudinal Ligaments

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Longitudinal Ligaments  

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Entry terms

  • Ligamentum Longitudinale

Note

  • spinal ligaments; LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM, a vertebral ligament, is also available

Scope note

  • Two extensive fibrous bands running the length of the vertebral column. The anterior longitudinal ligament (ligamentum longitudinale anterius; lacertus medius) interconnects the anterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies; the posterior longitudinal ligament (ligamentum longitudinale posterius) interconnects the posterior surfaces. The commonest clinical consideration is OSSIFICATION OF POSTERIOR LONGITUDINAL LIGAMENT. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017846

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