Ligamentum Flavum D017843

Anatomy [A] » Musculoskeletal System [A02] » Ligaments » Ligaments, Articular » Ligamentum Flavum

Anatomy [A] » Musculoskeletal System [A02] » Skeleton » Joints » Ligaments, Articular » Ligamentum Flavum

Anatomy [A] » Tissues [A10] » Connective Tissue » Ligaments » Ligaments, Articular » Ligamentum Flavum

Description

The paired bands of yellow elastic tissue that connect adjoining laminae of the vertebrae. With the laminae, it forms the posterior wall of the spinal canal and helps hold the body erect.   MeSH

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