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What is the status of the human interspinous ligament compared with other common ligaments?

A

they are poorly developed as ligaments although collagen fibers are present

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What is the status of the cervical interspinous ligament?

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it is lacking, poor developed, or simply considered the deep anterior part of the ligamentum nuchae

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What is now thought to be a major function of the interspinous ligament?

A

it is more likely a proprioceptive transducer for the spinal reflex

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