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Vertebral Laminae Processes Structure Flat Plate Like Join Posterior

Front Laminae
Back Structure: flat, plate-like processes that join with one another at the posterior midline at the base of the spinous processes

Function: Form the roof (posterior side) of the vertebral foramen, together with the pedicles for the vertebral arch

Ligamentum flavum runs along the anterior side of laminae of successive vertebrae within the vertebral canal.

Tags: osteology

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