47 ligaments in Neck Clear × · alternate versions listed on each card
LigamentAlar Ligamentsligamenta alariaNeckThe alar ligaments are paired strong cords connecting the odontoid process to the occipital condyles, limiting…
LigamentAnterior Atlantoaxial Membranemembrana atlantoaxialis anteriorNeckThe anterior atlantoaxial membrane is a broad, dense fibrous sheet connecting the inferior border of the…
LigamentAnterior Atlantooccipital Membranemembrana atlantooccipitalis anteriorNeckThe anterior atlantooccipital membrane is a broad fibrous sheet connecting the anterior arch of the atlas…
LigamentAnterior Cervical Longitudinal Ligament Detailligamentum longitudinale anterius cervicis detailNeckThe cervical portion of the anterior longitudinal ligament, running along the anterior vertebral bodies from the…
LigamentAnterior Longitudinal Ligament (Cervical)ligamentum longitudinale anterius (cervicale)NeckThe anterior longitudinal ligament extends from the skull base down the anterior vertebral column, closely adherent…
LigamentApical Dental Ligamentligamentum apicis dentisNeckThe apical dental ligament is a small midline cord from the tip of the dens to…Also:
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LigamentAtlantoaxial Capsular Ligamentcapsula articulationis atlantoaxialis lateralisNeckThe atlantoaxial lateral joint capsules enclose the paired lateral atlantoaxial joints between the inferior articular facets…
LigamentCervical Facet Capsular Ligamentsligamenta capsularia articulationum zygapophysialium cervicisNeckThe cervical facet capsular ligaments surround each zygapophyseal joint from C0-C1 through C7-T1, restraining excessive motion…
LigamentCervical Facet Joint Capsules (Detail)capsulae articulationum zygapophysealium cervicaliumNeckThe cervical facet joint capsules are larger and more lax than thoracic or lumbar facet capsules,…
LigamentCervical Interspinous Ligamentsligamenta interspinalia cervicaliaNeckThe cervical interspinous ligaments connect adjacent spinous processes, resisting flexion separation. In the cervical spine they…
LigamentCervical Ligamentum Flavum (Detail)ligamentum flavum (cervicale, detail)NeckThe cervical ligamentum flavum has the highest elastin content of any spinal ligament, nearly 80% elastin,…
LigamentCervical Posterior Ligamentous Complexcomplexus ligamentosus posterior cervicisNeckThe posterior ligamentous complex of the cervical spine, comprising the facet capsules, ligamentum flavum, interspinous, and…Also:
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LigamentCervical Supraspinous Ligament (Detail)ligamentum supraspinale cervicaleNeckThe cervical supraspinous ligament connects the spinous process tips from C7 caudally, merging with the nuchal…
LigamentConus Elasticusconus elasticus laryngisNeckThe conus elasticus (cricovocal membrane) is a paired fibroelastic membrane forming the lateral walls of the…
LigamentCricoarytenoid Joint Capsulecapsula articularis cricoarytaenoideaNeckThe cricoarytenoid joint capsule encloses the synovial articulation between the arytenoid cartilage and the cricoid lamina,…
LigamentCricothyroid Membranemembrana cricothyroideaNeckThe cricothyroid membrane (conus elasticus anterior portion, or median cricothyroid ligament) is the midline fibroelastic membrane…
LigamentCricothyroid Membrane Tendontendo membranae cricothyreoideaeNeckThe median cricothyroid ligament is the thickened front part of the cricothyroid membrane (conus elasticus), running…
LigamentCricotracheal Ligamentligamentum cricotrachealeNeckThe cricotracheal ligament is a ring-shaped fibroelastic membrane connecting the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage…
LigamentCruciate Ligaments of Atlasligamentum cruciforme atlantisNeckThe cruciform ligament of the atlas is the cross-shaped ligament complex at C1-C2 formed by the…
LigamentFibroelastic Membrane of the Larynxmembrana fibroelastica laryngisNeckThe fibroelastic membrane of the larynx is the continuous internal framework of the larynx, consisting of…
LigamentHyoepiglottic Ligamentligamentum hyoepiglotticumNeckThe hyoepiglottic ligament is a short elastic band connecting the anterior surface of the epiglottis to…Also:
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LigamentLigament of Berryligamentum suspensorium glandulae thyreoideaeNeckThe ligament of Berry (posterior suspensory ligament of the thyroid) connects the posteromedial thyroid gland to…
LigamentLigamentum Flavum (Cervical)ligamentum flavum cervicaleNeckThe cervical ligamentum flavum connects adjacent laminae throughout the cervical spine, forming the posterior spinal canal…
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