Intertransverse ligament
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The intertransverse ligaments are weak, sheet-like[1] ligaments interconnecting adjacent transverse processes in the thoracic spine, and adjacent accessory processes in the lumbar spine. They act to limit lateral flexion and rotation of the spine.[2]
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Intertransverse ligament | |
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Details | |
From | Transverse processes |
To | Transverse processes |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ligamenta intertransversaria |
TA98 | A03.2.01.004 |
TA2 | 1676 |
FMA | 13426 |
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