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They prevent lateral movement of the spinal cord.
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What are lateral extensions of pia mater into the vertebrae?
Denticulate ligaments
What function do the grooves and ridges on the outside of the bone provide?
tendons and ligaments
What is the function of the earlobe on a human body?
The superior and anterior malleolar ligaments in the middle ear assist in the function of the three auditory ossicles. If they are damaged, condutive deafness may result.
What is the function of spinous process?
to provide a point of connection for the muscles and ligamentsto provide a point of attatchment for muscles and ligaments
What is the primary function of the neural spine of the lumbar vertebra?
Attachment of the ligaments that hold the vertebrae together and the muscles that move them
What is the most highly innervated ligament?
denticulate ligaments
What are lateral extensions of pia mater into the vertebrae?
Denticulate ligaments
What is the extension of pia mater attaching to dura?
Denticulate ligaments
This extension of one of the meninges covering the spinal cord attaches it to the coccyx?
denticulate ligaments
What prevents longitudinal movements of the spinal cord?
The denticulate ligaments, I know, prevent lateral movement of the spinal cord within the thecal sac (as stated in Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals, 3rd Edition, page 211). I have yet to find if the denticulate ligaments are also responsible for longitudinal movements or not. I hope this helps.
What prevents Side to side movement of the spinal cord?
The spinal cord runs though the vertebral canal which protects it and keeps it in place.
Are ligaments soft bones?
No, they have a different composition and function.
What is the function of the mallus ligaments?
the mullus ligaments help you turn your spine around while you feet still stay in the same position.
What function is performed by ligaments in a chicken?
Ligaments attach bone to bone to form a joint
What function do the grooves and ridges on the outside of the bone provide?
tendons and ligaments
What function do the grooves and ridges on the outside of bone provide?
tendons and ligaments
What is the Band of pia mater that attaches dura mater to cord?
Denticulate ligament
