| Front | Posterior longitudinal ligament |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: ligament on the posterior portion of vertebral bodies (within vertebral canal) from skull to sacrum. Function: 1. Limit flexion of spine 2. Binds vertebral bodies together 3. With anterior longitudinal ligament, helps prevent protrusion of intervertebral disks. |
Tags: ligaments
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