30+ Spine Ligament Anatomy. Spinal anatomy is a complex construct of nerves, bones, ligaments, tendons, muscle and joints. Cervical spine ligaments ordered from anterior to posterior include:
The ligaments of the spinal column bind the vertebrae and enable the spine to withstand high mechanical loads and shearing stresses and limit the range of motion. Quantitative anatomy of cervical spine ligaments. E6 ligaments of the lower cervical spine © copyright 2013 elsevier, ltd.
From front to back (anterior to posterior) these ligaments include:
Vertebrae, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, muscular system. Panjabi mm, oxland tr, parks eh. Learn about the regions of spine and their complex functions in daily life. Three of the more important ligaments in the spine are the ligamentum flavum, anterior longitudinal ligament and the posterior longitudinal ligament.