Ligaments of the spine. Top left, a right lateral view of a sagittal-plane cross-section. Top right, a posterior view with the posterior aspect of the vertebra removed. Bottom, a posterior view. Permission Dr. Joe Muscolino (www.learnmuscles.com).

Ligaments of the Spine

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We have views of the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments, ligamentum flavum, interspinous ligament, and supraspinous ligament

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Nonaxial Glide Motions of the Spine

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Nonaxial glide motions of the spine: anterior glide, posterior glide, right and left lateral glide, distraction (traction), and compression

Intertransverse ligaments become taut with lateral flexion to the opposite side. Posterior view. Permission: Dr. Joe Muscolino (www.learnmuscles.com).

Intertransverse Ligaments of the Spine

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Intertransverse ligaments of the spine run from the transverse process of one vertebra to the transverse process of the next vertebra.

Disc joint of the spine. Left lateral view of a sagittal-plane cross-section.

Cross-Section View of the Disc Joint

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Joints of the spine - posterior view - drawn anatomy

Spinal Joints

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As a rule, there are three (3) joints at each segmental joint level of the spine. One anterior, midline disc joint; and two, paired left and right, posterior facet joints