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Preferred term

Longitudinal Ligaments  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Ligamentum Longitudinale

In other languages

  • French

  • Ligament longitudinal
  • Ligament vertébral commun
  • Ligaments vertébraux communs
  • Ligamentum longitudinale

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-N4Q85N42-H

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