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Ligaments, nerves and other structures of the spine and thorax

  1. Nerves
  2. Ligaments
    1. Vertebrae ligaments
    2. Atlantoaxial joint
      • Transverse ligament : stabilizer for the odontoid process preventing it from posterior migration.
      • Alar ligament : limit axial rotation and lateral bending on the contralateral side
      • Apical ligament : restricts flexion as well as anterior displacement of the atlas
      • Nuchal ligament : a continuation of the supraspinous ligament. It attaches to the tips of the spinous processes from C1-C7, and provides the proximal attachment for the rhomboids and trapezius.
  3. Intervertebral disc
  4. Vertebral artery
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3 years ago

[…] Ligaments, Nerves and other structures […]

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