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Ligaments exclusively found in the neck region: Nuchal ligament. Cruciate ligament of atlas. Alar ligaments. Apical ligament of dens. Facet joint capsules.
- Nuchal Ligament
The nuchal ligament is a unique arrangement of tendons and...
- Ligaments of Cervical Spine
The ligaments of the cervical spine include ligaments that...
- Alar Ligaments
The alar ligaments are strong paired ligaments that extend...
- Yellow Ligaments
The yellow ligaments (ligamenta flava) in the neck region...
- Intertransverse Ligaments
The intertransverse ligaments extend between transverse...
- Anterior Longitudinal Ligament
Head and Neck > Ligaments of the neck > Anterior...
- Cruciate Ligament of Atlas
Head and Neck > Ligaments of the neck > Cruciate ligament of...
- Apical Ligament of Dens
The apical ligament of dens (also known as the apical...
- Nuchal Ligament
14 Νοε 2023 · The cervical spine also allows passage of important vasculature to reach the brain and provides attachment sites for muscles that move the head, neck, and shoulder girdle.
5 Σεπ 2024 · Anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments – long ligaments that run the length of the vertebral column, covering the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs. Ligamentum flavum – connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae.
18 Μαρ 2024 · The nuchal ligament is a strong and broad ligament located in the posterior region of the neck (nuchal region). It is a continuation of the supraspinous ligament in the cervical spine, extending from the spinous process of C7 vertebra to the external occipital protuberance.
The cervical spine’s major functions include supporting and cushioning loads to the head/neck while allowing for rotation, and protecting the spinal cord extending from the brain. The cervical spine is subjected to extrinsic factors such as repetitive movements, whole body vibrations and static load.
The cervical spine (neck) starts at the base of skull and extends down to the thoracic spine. The neck joins head with trunk and limbs and it works as a major conduit for structures between them. Flexibility of neck movement allows and maximise necessary positions for head functions and its sensory organs.
Cervical Spine Anatomy. By: Paul Slosar, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon. Peer-Reviewed. The neck, also called the cervical spine, is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.