Posterior longitudinal ligament
The posterior longitudinal ligament is a ligament connecting the posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies of all of the vertebrae of humans. It weakly prevents hyperflexion of the vertebral column. It also prevents posterior spinal disc herniation, although problems with the ligament can cause it.
| Posterior longitudinal ligament | |
|---|---|
Posterior longitudinal ligament, in the thoracic region. (Posterior longitudinal ligament runs vertically at center.) | |
Median sagittal section of two lumbar vertebrae and their ligaments. (Posterior longitudinal ligament runs vertically at center left.) | |
| Details | |
| System | skeletal |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum longitudinale posterius |
| TA98 | A03.2.01.008 |
| TA2 | 1680 |
| FMA | 31894 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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