Interspinous ligament
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Citation:
Wong A, Feger J, Hacking C, et al. Interspinous ligament. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 08 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-36591
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Article created:
30 Apr 2015,
Aaron Wong
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At the time the article was created Aaron Wong had no recorded disclosures.
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- Interspinous ligaments
The interspinous ligaments join the spinous processes along their adjacent borders. They are composed of relatively weak fibrous tissue that fuses with the stronger, supraspinous ligaments.
References
- 1. McMINN. Lasts Anatomy Regional and Applied. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE. (2003) ISBN:B0084AQDG8. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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