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LigamentumSpinalIntervertebral discSpineVertebraeCervicalFacetFibresAnterior and posteriorAlarVertebral canalPediclesSpinous processAttachesTransverse processesFibersApicalHerniationFracturesTectorial membraneTendonsInferiorStabilityMusclesExtendsNeckPreventsToughArchOssificationBodiesSuperiorBackThinHalfBloodBody
Ligamentum4
Spinal9
  • It also prevents posterior spinal disc herniation, although problems with the ligament can cause it. (wikipedia.org)
  • It also limits spinal disc herniation, although it is much narrower than the anterior longitudinal ligament. (wikipedia.org)
  • Computed tomography (CT) and MRI revealed ossification of the intervertebral discs and posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) at the C4/5 levels and an absence of obvious spinal cord compression. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Together with other primary ligaments, it contributes to the stability of the spinal structures. (anatomy.app)
  • Findings of spinal involvement on conventional radiographic imaging have been reported to include vertebral body osteosclerosis, paravertebral ligament ossification, hyperostosis, and discovertebral junction lesions. (ajnr.org)
  • Situated along the posterior (back) aspect of the vertebral bodies, this ligament prevents excessive flexion (forward bending) of the spine and helps to protect the spinal cord. (spineinfo.com)
  • Understanding the soft tissues of the spine, including ligaments, tendons, and muscles, is crucial for comprehending the complexity of spinal function and stability. (spineinfo.com)
  • Around this time, spinal instrumentation, which mostly consisted of wiring of posterior elements, was employed sporadically for treatment of spine fractures. (medscape.com)
  • The apical, alar, and transverse ligaments, by allowing spinal column rotation, provide further stabilization and prevent posterior displacement of the dens in relation to the atlas. (medscape.com)
Intervertebral disc2
Spine9
  • The fibers of the posterior longitudinal ligament form a thick band between the vertebral pedicles, especially in the lower thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine. (anatomy.app)
  • Also, the posterior longitudinal ligament increases the overall stability of the spine during flexion. (anatomy.app)
  • These two ligaments connect and support the spine from the neck to the lower back. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Wiring all this together are ligaments, tough bands that connect the vertebrae, protect the discs, and stabilize the spine. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • In this article, we will explore the different soft tissues of the spine, including ligaments, tendons, and muscles, and their essential functions. (spineinfo.com)
  • Found in the posterior aspect of the spine, these tendons connect the spinous processes and provide support, particularly during extension (backward bending) and rotation movements. (spineinfo.com)
  • This ligament runs along the anterior (front) surface of the vertebral bodies and helps prevent excessive extension (backward bending) of the spine. (spineinfo.com)
  • These ligaments connect the spinous processes (the bony projections on the back of the spine) and help limit excessive flexion and rotation of the spine. (spineinfo.com)
  • Although this constituted a major advance in spine surgery that was subsequently applied to a much wider range of pathological disorders and which remains in use today, the method of onlay posterior grafting, when performed in isolation, suffered from an unacceptably high rate of pseudarthrosis (failed fusion). (medscape.com)
Vertebrae4
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament is a ligament connecting the posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies of all of the vertebrae of humans. (wikipedia.org)
  • It extends across the posterior surfaces of the bodies of the vertebrae. (wikipedia.org)
  • This ligament is composed of smooth, shining, longitudinal fibers - denser and more compact than those of the anterior longitudinal ligament - and consists of superficial layers occupying the interval between three or four vertebræ, and deeper layers which extend between adjacent vertebrae. (wikipedia.org)
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament runs from the body of the axis (C2) down to the sacral vertebrae ( sacrum ). (anatomy.app)
Cervical4
  • The ligament is thicker in the thoracic than in the cervical and lumbar regions. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cervical and thoracic parts of the posterior longitudinal ligament are broader and more uniform in width than the lower parts. (anatomy.app)
  • The back of the neck is called the posterior cervical area. (eorthopod.com)
  • The anterior longitudinal ligament runs from the second cervical vertebra to the sacrum along the front of the vertebral bodies. (learnsurgeryonline.com)
Facet1
  • The odontoid process articulates with the anterior arch of the atlas via its anterior articular facet and is held in place by the transverse ligament. (medscape.com)
Fibres3
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament has a high density of vasomotor fibres, allowing for increased blood flow to respond to damage to the ligament. (wikipedia.org)
  • The supraspinous ligament is a band of longitudinal fibres connecting the tips of the spinous processes. (learnsurgeryonline.com)
  • [ 2 ] Patients with AS typically present with inflammatory back pain with varying degrees of associated enthesopathy (inflammation at sites where tendons, ligaments and joint capsule fibres attach to bone), peripheral arthritis and extra-articular manifestations. (medscape.com)
Anterior and posterior2
  • Comminuted fracture of T12 vertebral body with extension of fracture planes to anterior and posterior cortex with slight retropulsion. (utah.edu)
  • The anterior and posterior atlanto-occipital membranes extend from the upper aspect of C1 to the anterior and posterior aspects of the foramen magnum. (physio-pedia.com)
Alar1
Vertebral canal1
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament is situated within the vertebral canal. (wikipedia.org)
Pedicles2
  • They consist of disruption and longitudinal separation of the posterior elements of the vertebra, with the fracture extending through the pedicles and into the vertebral body. (hindawi.com)
  • First described by Chance in 1948 [ 2 ], bony Chance fractures consist of disruption and longitudinal separation of the posterior elements of the vertebra, with the fracture extending through the pedicles and into the vertebral body [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
Spinous process1
  • Compression deformity of the superior endplate of L1 with fracture extending into the posterior spinous process concerning for 3 column fracture. (utah.edu)
Attaches2
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament attaches to the posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies and their respective intervertebral discs. (anatomy.app)
  • The tectorial membrane is the superior extension of the posterior longitudinal ligament and attaches to the anterolateral aspect of the foramen magnum. (physio-pedia.com)
Transverse processes1
  • The atlas is made up of a thick anterior arch, a thin posterior arch, 2 prominent lateral masses, and 2 transverse processes. (medscape.com)
Fibers1
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament is composed of two layers of fibers - superficial and deep. (anatomy.app)
Apical1
  • The apical ligament lies between the superior longitudinal fasciculus of the cruciform ligament and the anterior atlanto-occipital membrane. (physio-pedia.com)
Herniation1
  • It secures the posterior aspects of the intervertebral discs, protecting them from herniation. (anatomy.app)
Fractures1
  • Initial investigation at the local Emergency Department (ED) revealed posterior rib fractures and a haemothorax, which was treated by insertion of a chest drain. (hindawi.com)
Tectorial membrane2
  • It is continuous with the tectorial membrane of atlanto-axial joint superiorly, and with the deep dorsal sacrococcygeal ligament inferiorly. (wikipedia.org)
  • This ligament is an inferior continuation of the tectorial membrane, which connects the axis to the base of the skull . (anatomy.app)
Tendons1
  • Ligaments provide stability and limit excessive movement, tendons connect muscles to bones, and muscles work together to facilitate movement and maintain posture. (spineinfo.com)
Inferior2
  • These muscles include the serratus posterior inferior and the serratus posterior superior. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The anterior atlantoaxial ligament extends from the anterior midportion of the dens to the inferior aspect of the anterior arch of C1. (physio-pedia.com)
Stability2
  • The ligaments are responsible for the stability and elasticity of the vertebral column. (learnsurgeryonline.com)
  • Ligaments are strong bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect bones to bones, providing stability and limiting excessive movement within a joint. (spineinfo.com)
Muscles2
Extends1
  • The transverse ligament extends from the tubercle on the inner aspect of one side of the atlas to the tubercle on the other side. (physio-pedia.com)
Neck1
  • The term posterior refers to the back of the neck. (eorthopod.com)
Prevents1
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament weakly prevents hyperflexion of the vertebral column. (wikipedia.org)
Tough1
  • Ligaments are tough, flexible bands of connecting tissue that join bones to other bones. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Arch1
  • The odontoid process is held in tight proximity to the posterior aspect of the anterior arch of the atlas by the transverse ligament, which stabilizes the atlantoaxial joint. (medscape.com)
Ossification2
  • Paediatric IDC combined with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is an even rarer condition, with only 8 cases described in detail to date. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) mainly affects individuals of Asian descent aged 50-70 years and is a disease of unknown aetiology characterised by the replacement of ligamentous tissue by new ectopic bone [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Bodies2
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament runs along the posterior surfaces of the bodies and discs. (learnsurgeryonline.com)
  • It is adherent to the posterior surface of the bodies and intervertebral discs. (learnsurgeryonline.com)
Superior2
  • The superior and posterior parts of the mediastinum have been dissected. (stanford.edu)
  • These dimples overlie the posterior superior iliac spines which form an equilateral triangle with the sacral hiatus. (learnsurgeryonline.com)
Back2
  • The posterior longitudinal ligament contains a higher density of nociceptors than many ligaments, so can cause back pain. (wikipedia.org)
  • Two of the main ligaments in the back are the anterior longitudinal ligament and the posterior longitudinal ligament. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Thin1
  • citation needed] The posterior longitudinal ligament is generally quite wide and thin, and has serrated edges. (wikipedia.org)
Half1
  • The posterior half of the costal pleura has been removed. (stanford.edu)
Blood1
  • A network of various internal vertebral venous blood vessels of the epidural sinuses (Batson's plexus) passes between the dura mater and the posterior longitudinal ligament. (anatomy.app)
Body1
  • posterior 1/3 of vertebral body and disc and posterior longitudinal ligament. (utah.edu)