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Laminae Ligamentum Flavum Structure Series Short Discontinuous Ligmanets

Front Ligamentum flavum
Back Structure: a series of short, discontinuous ligmanets that attach to the edges of the laminae of adjacent vertebrae; forms the posterior wall of the vertebral canal along with the laminae.

Function: limits flexion of the spine, binds the laminae together

Tags: ligaments

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