Longitudinal Ligaments

**Definition:** Two extensive fibrous bands running the length of the vertebral column. The anterior longitudinal ligament (ligamentum longitudinale anterius; lacertus medius) interconnects the anterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies; the posterior longitudinal ligament (ligamentum longitudinale posterius) interconnects the posterior surfaces. The commonest clinical consideration is OSSIFICATION OF POSTERIOR LONGITUDINAL LIGAMENT. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - A02.513.514.350 - A02.835.583.512.350 - A10.165.669.514.350

**Synonyms:** - Ligamentum Longitudinale