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Longitudinal Ligaments

Medical 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)
Guide Notes:	spinal ligaments; LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM, a vertebral ligament, is also available
Also Called:	Anterior Longitudinal Ligament,Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Previously Indexed:	Ligaments (1967-1993),Ligaments, Articular (1968-1993)

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