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Longitudinal Ligaments

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Definition: 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)  spinal ligaments; LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM, a vertebral ligament, is also available   
See Also Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament 		Other names Posterior Longitudinal Ligament; Ligamentum Longitudinale; Anterior Longitudinal Ligament; Posterior Longitudinal Ligaments; Longitudinal Ligaments, Posterior; Longitudinal Ligaments, Anterior; Longitudinal Ligament, Posterior; Longitudinal Ligament, Anterior; Longitudinal Ligament; Ligaments, Posterior Longitudinal; Ligaments, Longitudinal; Ligaments, Anterior Longitudinal; Ligament, Posterior Longitudinal; Ligament, Longitudinal; Ligament, Anterior Longitudinal; Anterior Longitudinal Ligaments

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