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In this article, I will explain the “supraspinous ligament” in detail.
The supraspinous ligament is one of the important ligaments that support the spine. In this article, I will comprehensively introduce everything about the supraspinous ligament through how to read it, characteristics, location/location, how to memorize it, English/Latin names, trivia, and quizzes. You can deepen your understanding of the supraspinous ligament through detailed explanations with human anatomy diagrams. Please use this article to deepen your understanding of the body.
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What is the supraspinous ligament
The supraspinous ligament (supraspinatus) is an important ligament that connects the vertebrae (knuckles) that make up the spine (spines). This ligament plays an important role in forming the spine and contributes to the stability of the body.
How to read supraspinous ligament
The pronunciation of supraspinous ligament is “good work.” Because of the difficulty of the kanji, it may seem difficult to understand for those who hear it for the first time, but it's easier to understand if you memorize them separately for “spine (spine),” “upper (joint),” and “ligament (ligament).”
Characteristics of supraspinous ligament
A major characteristic of the supraspinous ligament is its location and role. This ligament mainly keeps the spine upright and provides stability during exercise. Also, this ligament works with other ligaments and plays a role in making the spine function as one.
Location and location of supraspinous ligament
The location of the supraspinous ligament is located on the back side of the spine (spine), starting from the 7th cervical vertebra (C7) and continuing to the spiny process in the lumbar spine (L5). This ligament connects the protruding parts of the spine called spines (spines) vertically. If you refer to the human anatomy chart, you can more clearly understand the location of this ligament.
How to remember supraspinous ligament
The supraspinous ligament is a ligament that covers the “spiny process” of the spine. It's a good idea to associate the letter “spine” with the “spiny process” of the spine, and from the word “above,” remember that it is located at the “top” of the spiny process. By doing this, it is easier to clearly imagine that the supraspinous ligament is in a position that covers the spines of the spine.
English and Latin for supraspinous ligament
In English, supraspinous ligament is expressed as “supraspinous ligament,” and in Latin it is “Ligamentum supraspinale.”
Trivia about supraspinous ligament
The supraspinous ligament is important not only for everyday life in general, but also for athletes and dancers. This ligament is essential for movements that require stability of the spine. Furthermore, as we age, the elasticity of these ligaments decreases, so the flexibility of the spine also decreases. This is likely to cause lower back pain, etc. Daily stretching and posture improvement can help maintain the health of the supraspinous ligament.
Tissues associated with supraspinous ligament: characteristics of the spinous process
Spinal processes (spines) are part of the vertebrae that make up the spine, and are protrusions of bone that protrude to the back side. Spinal processes exist one for each vertebra in the spine, and the supraspinatus ligament runs vertically above this protrusion, so it is a very important tissue. This protrusion functions as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments that pass through the back, maintains body posture, and enables various movements.
The shape of the spines is elongated and rounded like a tail. The spines of each vertebra are located in the cervical spine (spine) in the neck, thoracic spine (thoracic spine) in the chest, and lumbar spine (lumbar spine) in the lumbar region, and the shape and length vary slightly depending on the part. It has a fine and delicate structure in the neck, slightly longer in the chest, and an even thicker and stronger shape in the lower back.
Tissues associated with supraspinous ligament: location and location of the spiny process
The location of the spines is very clear, and it is in the part that can be easily touched from the back side. Specifically, the spines of each vertebra are arranged as follows:
— The spines of the cervical vertebrae (C1-C7) are located at the back of the neck, and the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) in particular is known as an area that is easy to touch because it protrudes more than other cervical vertebrae. The supraspinous ligament begins in this area.
— The spines of the thoracic spine (T1 to T12) are located from the upper to the middle of the back. Since the spine is curved, this part is characterized by spines overlapping each other and sloping upward.
— The spines of the lumbar spine (L1 to L5) are located in the lower back and are thicker and stronger than other parts of the body. Spines in the lumbar spine provide firm support and play an important role in movements such as lifting heavy objects in particular.
Tissues associated with supraspinous ligament: trivia about spinous processes
Here's some interesting trivia about spines.
— Spines are key points for maintaining posture. As an example, when the back stretches when taking a correct posture, it can be confirmed by the spines becoming straight. On the other hand, in poor posture, the arrangement of the spines is disrupted, and lower back pain and neck stiffness are more likely to occur.
— The spines also function as attachment points for many muscles. Large muscles such as back muscles (standing spine muscles) and trapezius muscles (sobokin) are attached to the spines, and by working in concert, these muscles make complex back movements possible.
— In medical settings, spines are a guideline for palpation. In medical diagnosis and rehabilitation, doctors and physical therapists use spines as clues to confirm the exact position of the vertebrae and diagnose the presence or absence of abnormalities.
The spiny process is closely related to the supraspinous ligament and is an important part that supports spine stability and body movement. Through this knowledge, my understanding of the role and function of spines has deepened. Please refer to this article to further learn more about the structure and function of the body.
Supraspinous ligament quiz with correct answers
Q1.Where is the supraspinous ligament located?
— a. knee
— b. spine
— c. Wrist
Correct answer: b. spine
Q2. What is the English name for supraspinous ligament?
— a. anitary cruciate ligament
— b. supraspinous ligament
— c. medial collateral ligament
Correct answer:b. supraspinous ligament
summary
This time, I explained the location and location of the “supraspinous ligament”, how to remember it, and the English/Latin notation.
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