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there are three ligaments holding the vertebrae together. Name them.

anterior and posterior longitudional ligaments (bands anterior and posterior to the vertebral bodies)
ligamenta flava (elastic, unite laminae within the vertebral canal and provide elastic recoil to straighten the flexed back)
supraspinour and itnerspinous ligament (connect vertebral spines)

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Author: Schnuschnax

Main topic: Medicine

Topic: Anatomy

Published: 09.02.2010

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