About The Medical Condition Posterior Longitudinal Ligaments

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Posterior Longitudinal Ligaments

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Posterior Longitudinal Ligaments Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Posterior Longitudinal Ligaments?

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)

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